Esther Gosnell, LPC - Therapist in South Carolina

About Esther

Esther Gosnell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with ten years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Esther approaches each person with respect and compassion to create a space where parents and caregivers can talk honestly about what’s hard.

She tailors conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation and priorities. Esther uses practical, readable tools rather than jargon.

Background and approach

She listens first, then helps people build skills and small steps to handle stressful moments. When trauma is involved she combines talk work with techniques that address the body’s responses. The goal is to reduce overwhelm and help clients feel more in control of daily life.

Her work often includes addressing attachment wounds, abandonment fears, codependency, and communication problems inside families. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, dissociation, panic attacks, mood shifts, and postpartum depression. Esther brings ten years of on-the-ground experience to these issues and adjusts her approach based on what each person needs.

Sessions focus on practical changes you can try between meetings. Esther uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered work. She encourages small experiments and steady progress over time.

Therapeutic approaches and online support for family concerns

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that fit their values. It is useful when stress, anxiety, or life purpose questions feel overwhelming.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT teaches clear skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and reducing crisis moments. It can help with panic, mood swings, and intense interpersonal conflicts.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR is a structured approach for reducing the emotional impact of traumatic memories by working with how the brain stores them. It is often used when past trauma or abuse continues to cause distress.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Esther will work together with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts plans as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy makes scheduling easier and keeps work moving between busy family obligations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions offer a simpler option when screens are impractical. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients check in or process things between sessions. These formats provide flexibility for parents and caregivers balancing many demands.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Esther address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Additional areas include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, caregiver stress, and postpartum depression.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is respectful and down-to-earth. She listens first, then offers practical steps and skills to try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional work experience as a licensed counselor.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credential SC LPC 6296, practicing in South Carolina.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 10 years
Licensed: South Carolina
Languages: English

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