Esther Steinberg

Empathetic therapist combining insight and practical tools

LMSW Michigan

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Esther

Esther Steinberg is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan who works with adults facing a range of life and emotional challenges.

Background and approach

Her clients often seek support for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, parenting concerns, grief, trauma, anger, career issues, and self-esteem or body image struggles. With four years of clinical experience across mental health and school settings, she draws on that background to offer practical, compassionate care.

Esther favors a collaborative, warm therapeutic relationship that centers the client's perspective. She blends client-centered techniques with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic ideas to create individualized plans that reflect clients' goals and circumstances.

Sessions aim to explore patterns, build coping skills, and address underlying emotional themes so clients can make meaningful change. Therapy with Esther is designed to be adaptable to each person’s needs.

She emphasizes working together to shape the process, balancing insight-oriented exploration with concrete strategies to manage symptoms and life transitions.

Online Treatment Options and Therapeutic Approaches

Esther integrates evidence-informed methods into online work to address emotional and life challenges. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist reflects and helps clients clarify their values and goals, a useful approach for self-esteem, relationship, and parenting concerns. Psychodynamic therapy explores patterns from past experiences and relationships to uncover underlying emotional drivers that influence present difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Esther will discuss these options with each client, consider their goals and preferences, and adapt techniques over time so the therapeutic plan fits the person rather than forcing a single model onto every problem.

Online therapy with Esther can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules and to continue work through life transitions, while allowing therapists to combine conversational exploration with skill-building exercises and written reflections.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Esther commonly address?

Esther works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, career questions, self-esteem and body image concerns, and related mood or social anxiety issues.

What therapeutic approaches does she use?

Her practice blends client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic therapy to tailor support to each person's needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Esther has four years of experience providing therapy and counseling in both mental health and school settings.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the LMSW credential and is licensed in Michigan with license number MI LMSW 6801090462.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what session formats can clients meet with her?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability.

How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should someone do to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Body imageFamily problemsMood disorders Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English