Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Esther Dubique, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904009587
- NPI
- 1356638738
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
These details come from information Esther 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.
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- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- Attachment focus
About Esther
Esther Dubique is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and grief. Her practice also addresses stress, addictions, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Esther blends several therapy approaches to match what a person needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on shifting unhelpful thoughts and building workable habits. Attachment-Based work informs how she looks at relationship patterns and emotional responses.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Esther listens for patterns that cause repeated pain and then practices skills with clients to change those patterns. She uses direct exercises from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when people need tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Her background includes supporting people through major life changes, caregiving and chronic illness concerns, fertility and adoption-related stress, and first responder issues. She also works with people facing body image distress, codependency, and end-of-life caregiving challenges.
Esther emphasizes clear, goal-focused work. She encourages people to try small changes between sessions and reviews what works. People who want straightforward, practical help with daily pressures often find this approach useful.
BHow sessions work
How Esther’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It’s useful for anxiety, depression and stress when someone wants concrete steps to live differently. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and coping; it helps when relationship dynamics or intimacy issues are central concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Esther will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into busy schedules and reducing travel time. Confirm the current session formats before booking since session options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, have sessions during a work break, or avoid commuting so more consistent care fits into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship concerns. Additional areas include grief, addictions, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Esther uses practical, skills-based work combining ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment approaches and client-centered techniques. Sessions focus on clear goals and exercises to try between visits.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of life stressors and transitions.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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