Esther Dubique, LCSW
Therapist in Virginia
Esther Dubique is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia.
- Licensed inVirginia
- License0904009587
- NPI 1356638738
- Experience7+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Esther
Esther Dubique is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. She draws on seven years of clinical experience to help people facing relationship struggles, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and other life changes. Esther aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for worried parents reading on a phone.
She centers much of her work on attachment-based ideas, looking at how early connections shape how people relate now. Esther also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based skills to help people manage painful thoughts and build new habits.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on simple, doable steps rather than long lectures. Esther often helps people cope with parenting stresses, caregiver burden, compassion fatigue, and the emotional impact of illness or loss. She also supports those managing addiction, intimacy concerns, body image struggles, and career-related stress.
Communication problems and codependency are common topics she talks through with clients. Her style is warm and direct. She listens for what matters most and helps clients set clear, realistic goals.
Esther uses tools from different approaches when they fit the person and the problem. Therapy is offered in English and delivered online by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and scheduling is arranged based on availability.
Credentials
- LCSW (Virginia)
- License 0904009587 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1356638738 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Esther lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Esther names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment work and skill-based therapy translate online
Esther blends attachment-based ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy when working online. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people notice how past connections shape current reactions. It can be useful for worries about intimacy, trust, and communication. ACT focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match a person's values; it helps with anxiety, depression, and coping during life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and follows the person's lead to support self-directed growth.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Esther works collaboratively to identify which methods feel most helpful based on each person's goals, day-to-day demands, and what they find useful in early sessions. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and doable.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill practice and emotional processing. Phone sessions can work better when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick updates, ongoing support between sessions, and people who prefer writing to speaking. These options help fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments while keeping the focus on practical progress.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Esther commonly address?
Esther works with a wide range of concerns including relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, parenting stress, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices in an attachment-informed way and mixes approaches to keep therapy practical. Clients can expect warm, direct sessions that focus on real-life skills and clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Esther has seven years of professional experience as a clinician working with people facing diverse life transitions and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and provides services remotely from that location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does cost work for sessions?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Esther?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.
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