- Family of origin issues
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and attachment
About Esther
Esther Bold is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of clinical experience based in Alaska. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and related issues. Esther also notes a focus on family of origin issues and problems that trace back to early family roles and expectations.
Esther uses a mix of practical therapies in sessions. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early connections shape current relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and routines. She also uses client-centered listening and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when emotion regulation is needed.
In a typical session she listens for patterns that repeat from childhood and points out how they show up now. Sessions include talking through specific situations, trying small experiments between meetings, and practicing different ways to respond to strong feelings. EMDR is part of her toolkit when past events need focused processing.
Esther emphasizes plain, direct conversation rather than jargon. She helps people sort out parenting stress, work strain, relationship conflict, or the residue of earlier family dynamics. Her approach aims to make everyday choices feel clearer and more manageable.
She offers services in English and does not accept international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a cancellable subscription model. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Esther draws on attachment-based ideas to help people see how early relationships influence current patterns. This approach looks at common ways people seek closeness or pull away, and it helps with relationship worries and family of origin concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to map the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to practice practical alternatives. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and changing routine responses to stress. She also integrates client-centered methods, which focus on listening, reflecting, and building a clear plan together.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Esther treats that as a collaborative process where the client’s goals and preferences shape which methods are used. She will discuss options and try different strategies to see what fits and feels manageable in day-to-day life.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking by using the See online therapy options button and the matching questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel, and can shorten commute time or allow for quicker check-ins. The practical aim is to make regular meetings simpler to attend so therapeutic work can be sustained alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, and related issues including family of origin problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She blends client-centered listening with targeted skills work. Sessions often include identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and brief between-session experiments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Esther has 20 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC and practices in Alaska. License details include AK LPC and OK LPC as provided.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the See online therapy options button and the matching questionnaire.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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