Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Ester Vinnik, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - trauma and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW21567
- NPI
- 1568240679
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Ester supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused goals
About Ester
Ester Vinnik is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida with five years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses concerns such as anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with major life changes.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions are built around what the individual wants to work on. She listens to current problems, identifies small steps that can change day-to-day functioning, and uses practical techniques to reduce distress and improve decision making.
Ester draws on client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in the client's goals. She uses mindfulness exercises to build attention and calm in stressful moments. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is trying to find drive for change, and solution-focused techniques help set short-term, manageable goals.
In session she encourages clear communication about feelings and behavior. She will talk through patterns such as attachment or control issues and work on concrete skills for managing impulses, anger, or mood symptoms. Treatment also considers work-related strain and first responder or veteran concerns when they are relevant.
Her language of work is English and she practices in Florida. For people who want to start, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can begin setting goals together.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and priorities. The therapist listens closely and helps shape conversations so the client can make choices that fit their life. This approach is useful for depression, low confidence, and relationship or communication concerns.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can help with anxiety, stress, and managing strong emotions in the moment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about which techniques to use are made collaboratively and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to use practices such as mindfulness between sessions and apply techniques directly to daily routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She supports people with trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, ADHD, stress, compassion fatigue, and related issues such as anger and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style, listening first and working from the client’s goals. Practical tools and short-term goals are used to make steady progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience in clinical practice.
Is she a licensed clinician in the United States?
Yes. She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers