- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Esther
Esther Friedman is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of clinical experience in Arizona. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Esther works in English and draws from several evidence-based techniques to help people manage symptoms and daily struggles.
Esther prefers a direct, practical style. Sessions focus on understanding the patterns that keep problems repeating and on learning concrete skills to handle difficult moments. She emphasizes approaches that people can use between sessions, not just ideas discussed in the room.
Her work includes support for issues that often stem from early relationships, such as attachment concerns, abandonment, codependency, and communication problems. She also addresses blended family issues, caregiver strain, dissociation, and challenges tied to mood and personality differences.
Esther uses a mix of methods including harm reduction, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavioral strategies, exposure and response prevention, and psychodynamic ideas. She combines these methods to fit what each person needs rather than following a single protocol.
Clients can expect a straightforward, collaborative approach that balances insight with practical tools. Esther helps identify what drives recurring patterns and supports practice of skills that reduce distress and improve functioning. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to schedule the first session.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Esther commonly draws on cognitive behavioral approaches and motivational interviewing to structure sessions. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing specific skills to change them; this is helpful for anxiety, compulsive behaviors, and mood symptoms. Motivational interviewing concentrates on clarifying a person's own reasons for change and strengthening commitment, which is often useful for substance use and ambivalence about change.She also incorporates dialectical behavioral techniques that teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills help people manage intense emotions and improve communication in relationships. Choosing which method to use is part of the collaborative process; the therapist and client decide together what fits the person's needs and goals.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find that remote sessions help them maintain continuity of care while balancing work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She works with issues tied to early relationships such as attachment difficulties, abandonment concerns, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and collaborative. She focuses on understanding recurring patterns and teaching concrete skills to manage them.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical practice working with anxiety, mood conditions, substance use concerns, and related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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