Esther Priegue, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Esther

Esther Priegue is a licensed clinical social worker who uses straightforward, skill-based approaches to help people manage stress and life changes. She draws on 25 years of experience and practical methods to help clients identify small, workable steps. Esther speaks English and Spanish and practices from New York.

Esther aims to make sessions clear and useful. She helps people break problems into manageable parts and build simple routines that reduce overwhelm.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what matters right now and on habits that can change daily life. Her work often addresses anxiety, low mood, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. She also offers support for parenting challenges, grief, relationship stress, sleep problems, and career transitions.

Esther pays attention to how health issues, chronic pain, and life stage shifts affect wellbeing. Esther combines techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools. She uses trauma-focused strategies when needed to help people process difficult experiences safely.

People coming to Esther can expect a collaborative, goal-oriented style. She encourages clients to use their own strengths while practicing new skills between sessions. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at making steady, real change rather than quick fixes.

Practical approaches for online support

Esther uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT teaches simple steps to test beliefs and build routines that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical behavior therapy offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships; it includes breathing, grounding, and communication techniques that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Esther works with each person to choose which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time so work in sessions connects to daily life and the problems a person wants to solve.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and different needs. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations from home, phone sessions are useful when video is not possible, and live chat or text messaging supports shorter check-ins or ongoing skill practice. These options make it easier to keep continuity and try new tools as progress is made.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Esther focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low mood, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship problems, grief, sleep issues, parenting, career transitions, bipolar, and coping with life changes among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and collaborative, using clear, skill-based methods to set goals and practice new habits between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY LCSW 071793, based in New York.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are offered?

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

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 25 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English, Spanish

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