Esther Gosnell, LPC

Esther Gosnell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with ten years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. Esther aims to offer a respectful and compassionate space where taking the first step is recognized as meaningful.

Esther uses a collaborative style. She listens first and tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical tools and small steps that fit into everyday life. She pays attention to how past experiences like abandonment or attachment wounds affect current relationships.

Her work also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, and the emotional fallout from trauma or dissociation. She includes support for mood disorders, panic attacks, postpartum depression, and questions about life purpose. First responder stress and guilt or shame are also areas she addresses.

Esther draws on several approaches to guide sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and motivational interviewing. These methods help with symptoms, coping skills, and processing difficult memories. She adapts methods to fit what each person needs and prefers.

People who want a practical, steady approach may find her helpful. She encourages small changes and clear next steps. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy flow and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule a session.

Therapeutic approaches and online therapy

Esther uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and commit to actions that match their values. ACT often helps with anxiety, stress, and decisions about life direction.

She also uses client-centered therapy, which means conversations focus on the person’s perspective. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and reflections to clarify what matters most.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy is another tool she draws on for building emotional regulation and improving communication. DBT skills can be useful for panic, intense emotions, and relationship stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Esther will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also support steady work on skills between appointments. Ask about which session formats are available so you can pick what best fits your schedule and comfort.