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Esther Reynolds, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Esther is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Esther. View 27 reviews
Speaks English and Mandarin
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Virginia and North Carolina

Recent reviews

Ms. Reynolds has been very helpful. She encourages me to focus on the moment and has given me excellent effective tools to control my anxiety. She is more focused on how to handle the emotions than on figuring out why they are there. This allows me to correct my present rather than wallow in the past. My quality and enjoyment of life are so much better since employing the techniques she has taught me. I am so glad I found her.

Reviewed September 2024

Encourages clients and prioritizes their well-being. Her insights and guidance have made a positive impact on me and I look forward to our next session.

Reviewed August 2024

More about Esther

  • 31 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LCMHC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and have been in a private practice for over 25 years. I work with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, ADHD, and traumatic experiences (physical, emotional, and sexual). Family conflicts and relationship issues are also a focus of my practice.

My approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and rational emotive behavior therapy. I often coordinate mindfulness, insight-oriented approaches, and storytelling in my sessions, depending on an individual’s uniqueness.

My primary goal is to develop a therapeutic relationship built on trust. I believe that the client’s motivation is key to success and that all motivation must start with a destination, chosen by the client. I see myself just as a facilitator, guiding the client towards that destination.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression LGBT Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Codependency Communication problems Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stress Sexual Assault and Abuse Social anxiety and phobia

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Esther Reynolds's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972556959.

  • LPC · Virginia · 0701002219 · Expires June 2025
  • LCMHC · North Carolina · 3528 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Esther Reynolds

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

27 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Recommend Understand Easy Listens Amazing Caring Excellent Anxiety

Ms. Reynolds has been very helpful. She encourages me to focus on the moment and has given me excellent effective tools to control my anxiety. She is more focused on how to handle the emotions than on figuring out why they are there. This allows me to correct my present rather than wallow in the past. My quality and enjoyment of life are so much better since employing the techniques she has taught me. I am so glad I found her.

Reviewed September 2024

Encourages clients and prioritizes their well-being. Her insights and guidance have made a positive impact on me and I look forward to our next session.

Reviewed August 2024

Esther is incredible and has been very helpful in my life. I’m lucky to have found her.

Reviewed August 2024

Esther is very patient and empathetic. She is a great listener, and offers great advice on how to deal with the issues we discuss.

Reviewed August 2024

Today is my third session with Esther and I love working with her. She listens carefully and provides strong reflection and drives the conversation through thoughtful questions. She is very helpful.

Reviewed August 2024

Esther has been great in helping me cope with my anxiety, understand it and providing tools that I can use in my day to day life. She’s also easy to reach during our non-session times as well, which I greatly appreciate!

Reviewed April 2024

After looking for a long time for the correct therapist...finally I found Esther!!! She doesn't just listen, she is really honest and she will give you her point of view always with respect. THANKY YOU ESTHER ❤️

Reviewed April 2024

I love Esther!

Reviewed January 2024

Esther has been amazing. Listening and allowing me to understand and get to realizations about my past present and future that I have spent so many years not understanding. She has been kind and caring and firm when necessary but most importantly, she has allowed me to express all and any emotion that I’ve had some that I didn’t know I had and allowed me to feel them completely and walked me through them and helped to understand why I may or may not have felt them and to let me know that each and every one of those big feelings were okay.

Reviewed January 2024

Esther is my first experience with Therapy/ Therapist. I had my reservations about online therapy going in to it. So happy I was matched with Esther. She is wise and knowledgable and her experience shows. She is easy to communicate with and compassionate and has a good sense of humor which I appreciate very much. In this short while( 5 weeks), Her many small but significant suggestions and directions have made a big difference to my mental wellbeing. I look forward to my sessions with her.

Reviewed January 2024

She has been a great help to me to help me understand myself better and to help me process through the trauma of losing my parents and other relatives.

Reviewed December 2023

Esther is amazing. I feel myself lucky to have her as my therapist. She’s supportive, compassionate, a good listener and has best approach. I’ll continue working with Esther.

Reviewed December 2023

Esther has been such a big help with me breaking down my trauma. I’ve learned tools to accept things I can’t control and correct what is in my control. I’ve learned the importance of self care/love. She has made it easier to face the hard emotions. She will be upfront with you in the most loving and respectful way because she genuinely cares to help her patients improve and find peace. If you are truly ready to heal I would highly recommend Esther.

Reviewed November 2023

Esther is very kind and caring and quickly responds to messages! She is a great therapist with a lot of experience with asian clients and is able to empathize to their specific concerns. Highly recommend Esther!

Reviewed November 2023

Esther has all of the qualities of a therapist who can truly help soothe a Soul, or guide a muddled mind. She is compassionate, deeply intuitive and gives practical, good advice -- all while making you smile and feeling secure and safe. I highly recommend Esther!

Reviewed November 2023

Esther is a fantastic therapist, and takes time to make sure that we are both on the same page. I thoroughly enjoy her stories and quotes because they make things very easy to understand and connect with. She's amazing!

Reviewed July 2023

Esther has been a phenomenal listener and therapist throughout my duration of sessions. I was able to be open and transparent as I shared how I was feeling and what emotions I felt. She gave me coping mechanisms and skills to work on. I have appreciated her patience and insight in helping me unpack all that I’ve felt.

Reviewed June 2023

I love Esther! She’s absolutely the best and most compassionate person I’ve met. I love how easy it is to talk to her and I love how relatable she is.

Reviewed June 2023

Esther is easy to talk to and grasps the situation immediately.

Reviewed February 2023

Most kind and caring therapist I have worked with.

Reviewed January 2023

Excellent therapist, very understanding and helpful.

Reviewed November 2022

Thank you for all your help Esther!

Reviewed February 2022

I personally feel really lucky I was matched with Esther, who I have been working with for two months. Upon joining BetterHelp, I had sought for a therapist with an Asian background, and that made a world of difference as Esther easily empathises with and understands the importance and impact of cultural influences on what I was going through. I was surprised by how fast Esther helped me find resolve and healing. I was bracing myself for a prolonged recovery period, but I saw improvements within a few weeks, and at the one month mark I had a breakthrough. She equipped me with the ability to reframe my mindset and thought habits, and develop the mental resilience I had set to achieve. I was able to better manage and improve my mental and emotional health. Esther is always non-judgemental, patient, and a great listener - and observing the way she listens has also inadvertently taught me how to become a better listener as well. She made the whole therapy process really comfortable. I highly recommend her. I am forever grateful for everything you have done for me!

Reviewed December 2021

Esther is the best therapist I've ever meet with. She listens to me very patiently when I express my true feelings, and give me honest and professional suggestions to help me go through my concerns. Esther is very flexible and helpful. Esther, thank you for your suggestions !

Reviewed August 2021

Excellent therapist, asks insightful questions and provides helpful exercises to change thought patterns.

Reviewed August 2021

It’s truly rare to find an Asian counselor on BetterHelp so when I found Esther, I was super excited. Esther understood my needs right away and was great at listening, asking questions, diagnosing my issues, and acknowledging when she doesn’t understand something. She knows that Asian Americans face lots of complex issues and empathizes well. Highly recommend!

Reviewed July 2021

Esther listens thoroughly and provides some good suggestions on how to handle my concerns

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Esther Reynolds offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Esther Reynolds works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Esther Reynolds speak?

Esther Reynolds speaks English and Mandarin.

How many years of experience does Esther Reynolds have?

Esther Reynolds has 31 years of experience.

Where is Esther Reynolds licensed to practice?

Esther Reynolds is licensed to practice in Virginia and North Carolina.

Does Esther Reynolds accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Esther Reynolds does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Esther Reynolds offer?

Esther Reynolds offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Esther Reynolds?

Esther Reynolds can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Esther Reynolds?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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