Esther Gosnell

Esther Gosnell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. Her work also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and life purpose.

Esther usually keeps sessions straightforward. She listens to the immediate problem and helps people name what feels stuck. That can mean learning ways to reduce panic attacks, managing mood shifts, or talking through patterns that repeat in relationships. Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing to fit the situation.

Sessions focus on practical steps and real-world skills. She may use grounding or body-centered techniques when dissociation or trauma reactions are present. For clients facing the strain of caregiving or postpartum mood changes, she helps prioritize small, manageable changes that reduce daily pressure. Esther also addresses issues like guilt, shame, control, and forgiveness in concrete terms.

The therapist values a collaborative process. She works with each person to set goals and adjust plans as progress is made. People often come for help when they feel unsure what comes next in work or life, and the sessions aim to clarify immediate priorities.

Esther offers services in English and accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How Esther's approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. In practice this can help people who feel stuck by helping them commit to small values-based actions amid anxiety or uncertainty. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own perspective and uses listening and reflection to make sense of what matters now. This approach suits people who need space to organize their thoughts and decide next steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for regulating emotion, managing crises, and improving communication. Those skills are often useful for panic, mood swings, and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. The therapist will discuss which methods seem most relevant and try different steps based on a client's goals and preferences. It is common to combine brief skill teaching with deeper work on trauma responses or attachment patterns as needed.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, make it easier to have shorter check-ins, or avoid travel time. Online work can support practicing skills between sessions and keeping momentum while managing work, caregiving, or other daily demands.