Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Esther works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Esther
Esther Gorsha is a Louisiana licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and relationship concerns. She approaches each person with respect and compassion. Her style is straightforward and focused on practical steps you can use between sessions.
With 20 years of experience, she draws on a mix of talk-based and skills-focused methods. Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the individual and move at a pace they feel comfortable with.
Background and approach
Esther listens first, then helps set clear, achievable goals. She works with people facing trauma, depression, addictions, grief, and challenges related to identity and intimacy. Esther also supports those coping with caregiving strain, chronic illness, and major life changes.
She aims to reduce overwhelm and build steady coping skills. In therapy she blends client-centered conversations with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness. She uses tools that help people notice patterns, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and practice new behaviors.
For someone struggling with anger, that can mean learning ways to calm down in the moment and plan differently for future conflicts. Esther believes therapy is collaborative. She will tailor the pace and methods to fit each person’s goals and strengths.
Getting started is framed as a step-by-step process so it feels manageable rather than intimidating.
What Esther works with
Everything Esther lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Esther's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Esther lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Esther’s Approaches Work Online
Esther uses client-centered therapy to follow each person’s pace and priorities, focusing conversations on what matters most to the individual and shaping goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and build practical strategies to change reactions and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication which can be useful for strong emotions like anger.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Esther will collaborate with clients to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the plan stays relevant and realistic for everyday life.
Online therapy makes those methods more accessible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can be a good alternative when internet bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick skill refreshers, brief updates, or ongoing practice between meetings. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or health-related routines.
Questions people ask about Esther
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and related mood concerns.
What is her style in sessions?
Her approach is warm and practical. She listens carefully and then works with clients to set clear goals and use concrete skills between sessions.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.