- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Esther
Esther Gorsha is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting concerns. She approaches clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while focusing on practical steps that can ease daily strain.
She draws on 20 years of experience working with a wide range of issues, including relationship concerns, coping with life changes, grief, and challenges related to LGBT identities. Esther creates brief, clear goals together with each person so progress is easy to notice.
Background and approach
Her practice emphasizes straightforward conversation and tailored plans. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on skills a person can use between meetings. Esther blends listening with tools from evidence-based methods to address thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
Parents feeling overwhelmed can expect down-to-earth strategies for managing stress, setting limits, and improving communication with their children and other caregivers. She also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic health challenges, and family of origin issues. Esther practices in Louisiana as an LCSW, and she offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
If someone prefers a collaborative, practical style that blends support with concrete steps, Esther helps map a path forward.
What Esther works with
Everything Esther lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Esther helps people with.
- 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 therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience at the center. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the person set goals that matter to them. This approach helps when someone needs understanding and a steady, nonjudgmental space to sort out feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and managing strong reactions by teaching clear tools to practice between sessions.
Esther treats the choice of approach as a shared decision. She will talk with each person about goals and try methods that fit their situation, adjusting plans as progress and preferences become clearer.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and work through exercises live. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a session needs to be brief. Live chat and text-based messaging offer a way to check in, get timely coaching, or maintain momentum between longer sessions.
These formats give flexibility for different rhythms and needs while keeping the focus on practical steps, coping skills, and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Esther
What kinds of problems does Esther help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting concerns among other challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining attentive listening with concrete tools drawn from client-centered approaches and cognitive behavioral techniques.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of professional experience and brings that history to sessions while tailoring treatment to each person's needs.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Louisiana as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
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 fees and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and counselor availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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