Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Esther Priegue, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 071793
- NPI
- 1447292594
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- New York
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.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Esther
Esther Priegue is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with common and complex concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low mood, self-esteem, and motivation. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Esther uses practical, skills-based approaches. She draws on methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear steps and small goals.
People who come for help often mention relationship stress, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, career pressure, or life transitions. Esther also supports work around ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, compassion fatigue, and concerns related to chronic illness and end-of-life caregiving. She helps people identify what they want to change and take realistic steps toward it.
Her approach is straightforward. Sessions focus on what is practical and doable next. That can mean building coping skills, improving communication, working on boundaries, or planning for medical and caregiving stressors. Esther pays attention to daily life demands like work, money, and family responsibilities.
To get started, prospective clients use the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Esther does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How Esther uses evidence-based approaches online
Esther commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that make problems worse and testing small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. DBT emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and practical skills for managing intense feelings and improving relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Esther will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasnt helped before. She helps clients pick techniques to try, checks progress, and adjusts the plan based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, use shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel for appointments. Esther frames online work around practical needs like scheduling, caregiving, and work demands rather than making clinical promises.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting and career issues, and related areas listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using approaches such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to set steps and build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of mental health and life challenges.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers