- Years in practice
- 21
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English, Yoruba
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Anger management
About Esther
Dr. Esther Ogunjimi is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas with 21 years of experience. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
She speaks English and Yoruba and works with people coping with life changes and the strain of caregiving or work. Dr. Ogunjimi uses approaches that help people build skills and notice what matters to them.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with simple tools for handling strong emotions and everyday setbacks.
Background and approach
Her style is warm and respectful while staying focused on what a person wants to change. She has worked extensively with people who have experienced trauma and abuse and helps them rebuild a sense of safety and self-worth. She also supports those dealing with grief, compassion fatigue, and the challenges of aging or caring for others.
Practical coping strategies are paired with attention to how relationships affect mood and behavior. Parents can expect down-to-earth strategies for managing parenting stress and changing family roles. She helps people strengthen communication, set boundaries, and manage anger or codependent patterns without relying on jargon.
The emphasis is on skills that fit day-to-day life. Dr. Ogunjimi individualizes each plan to match a person’s needs and goals.
She encourages small, achievable steps and checks progress along the way. Her aim is to support people as they build resilience and find clearer direction.
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
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Esther lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How specific approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be useful for anxiety, parenting stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going, offering practical exercises to reduce anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotions and improving how people communicate about needs and attachment; it can help with intimacy-related issues and relationship patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust as progress is tracked.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging offer brief, flexible ways to touch base between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work when travel or timing would otherwise be a barrier.
Questions people ask about Esther
What concerns can be addressed in sessions?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationships, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, eating issues, ADHD, and related problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and skills-focused. She blends acceptance-based and cognitive tools to help people manage emotions and make changes that matter to them.
How much experience does she have?
Dr. Ogunjimi has 21 years of professional social work and mental health experience working with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and region are noted?
She holds an LCSW license and practices in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.
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