Esther Robinson is a licensed clinician with an MD, LCPC, and LPC who brings six years of direct clinical work in Maryland.
01About Esther
Esther Robinson is a licensed clinician with an MD, LCPC, and LPC who brings six years of direct clinical work in Maryland. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and addiction-related struggles. Esther uses a respectful, down-to-earth style and centers sessions on each person's goals and pace.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She helps people talk through overwhelming feelings, build everyday coping skills, and strengthen self-esteem.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational, with room for reflection and hands-on strategies that people can try between visits. Esther draws on several well-known methods to suit different needs. She uses client-centered techniques to follow the person’s lead and motivational interviewing to strengthen readiness for change.
Cognitive behavioral ideas are used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different responses. She also works with mindfulness tools to reduce reactivity and with dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation when feelings run high. These methods are mixed in ways that fit each person’s situation rather than applied the same way for everyone.
Esther pays attention to real-life details like daily routines, sleep, and relationships that affect mental health. She creates a plan together with the person, checks what is working, and adjusts the approach as goals change. The focus is on practical progress and building skills that support lasting everyday change.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Maryland)
- License LC13149 · expires January 2028
- LPC (District of Columbia)
- License PRC200001850 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1346928033 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Esther lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
Methods Esther names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Esther names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that guide remote sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist asks open questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people clarify their own goals and values. This approach is helpful when someone needs a calm space to sort out feelings and priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice small behavioral changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and coping with life changes.
Dialectical behavior therapy skills concentrate on managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. Those skills include distress-tolerance techniques and ways to improve emotion regulation when situations feel overwhelming.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different methods and help decide which fits the person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what is not.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and messaging make short check-ins and ongoing skill practice possible between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines and to keep changes moving forward.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Esther commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and ADHD. Addiction and substance-use challenges are also areas of focus.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is respectful and conversational. Sessions emphasize clear coping skills, practical tools, and collaborative planning.
What is her background and experience?
She has six years of clinical experience and holds an MD, LCPC, and LPC. Her work has involved mood regulation, motivation, and supporting people through life changes.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices in Maryland and holds the credentials listed as MD, LCPC, and LPC.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet with a therapist.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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