- Harm reduction
- Motivational interviewing
- Exposure work
About Esther
Esther Friedman is an LISW and an LCSW with seven years of clinical experience based in Arizona. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Esther also pays attention to blended family issues and related concerns such as communication problems and separation.
Her practice focuses on practical, evidence-informed techniques that people can use between sessions. She combines multiple approaches so sessions address what a person needs right now rather than following a single script. Conversations are direct and collaborative, with an emphasis on building skills to manage intense moments.
Esther often helps people understand patterns that keep them stuck. That might include examining avoidance, codependency, attachment worries, or problems with control and commitment. She also has experience with mood and personality concerns and with supporting people who are working through divorce and separation.
When substance use is part of the picture she uses harm reduction and motivational interviewing ideas to set realistic goals. For anxiety and obsessive symptoms she draws on strategies meant to reduce avoidance and lower anxiety over time. Sessions include skill practice and stepwise plans to try between meetings.
People can expect clear feedback and practical tools. Esther aims to move from problem identification to workable steps a person can test in daily life. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site process to schedule an initial meeting.
Approaches you might use in online sessions
Esther draws from several evidence-based techniques to address anxiety, mood, and substance-related concerns. Motivational interviewing focuses on identifying a person’s own reasons for change and building motivation step by step; it is useful when substance use or ambivalence about change is present. Harm reduction offers practical, realistic ways to reduce negative consequences without demanding complete abstinence right away; it helps people set achievable goals and track progress. Exposure-based work addresses anxiety and intrusive symptoms by helping a person gradually face avoided situations or thoughts so anxiety decreases over time.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Esther approaches that choice collaboratively, discussing goals and preferences, then testing techniques to see what fits. She adjusts plans based on what helps a person make steady, manageable progress.
The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so therapy can be easier to maintain. Because the original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, confirm current session options before booking. The focus is on making therapy fit into everyday life and using approaches that can be practiced between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues among her focus areas and helps people work on communication, loyalty conflicts, and co-parenting stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of evidence-based techniques and aims to be direct and collaborative while building practical skills to use between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and substance-related concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices from Arizona under those licensure designations.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.