Therapist profile
Esther Reynolds, LCMHC, LPC
Virginia
Licensed counselor - Anger and trauma work
Continue with EstherKey details
- CredentialsLCMHC, LPC
- LicenseLPC, Virginia / 0701002219; LCMHC, North Carolina / 3528
- NPI1972556959
- Experience31 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Mandarin
- LocationVirginia
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practices
About Esther
Esther Reynolds is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 31 years of clinical experience. She sees adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, and career or life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Esther uses practical, talk-based work to help people manage strong feelings and repeated reactions. She often brings cognitive behavioral ideas to identify patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. Mindfulness practices and insight-oriented conversation are used to slow reactions and increase awareness of what comes before an outburst.
When trauma is present, she may work with approaches that focus on processing difficult memories and reducing their grip on daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills appear in work around emotion regulation and tolerating distress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is listed among her tools for trauma-related concerns.
She describes her role as a guide who helps people choose a clear destination and then move steadily toward it. Sessions combine problem-solving, skills practice, and reflective discussion. The emphasis is on building motivation and practical steps rather than abstract theories.
Esther has long private-practice experience and has supported people through many kinds of life changes. People who want straightforward, skills-focused work to manage anger or reduce reactivity may find her approach a fit. To start, follow the practice's online intake and scheduling steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Esther commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and change reactions. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so small changes can reduce outbursts or anxiety. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and grounding techniques useful when anger feels intense.Mindfulness practices are often woven into sessions to build moment-to-moment awareness and slow impulsive reactions. These brief exercises can help people notice early physical signs of anger and choose different responses instead of reacting automatically.
Choosing which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that suit the problem, and adjust as needed. That process helps find practical tools that fit daily life and the kinds of situations that trigger anger.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into work or family routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The focus is on practical skills and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English, Mandarin
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does she help with?
She helps people who snap at loved ones, hold growing resentment, feel overwhelmed by frustration, or are coping with anger tied to past trauma.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, talk-based work with skills practice. Cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and DBT skills are common elements.
How much experience does she have?
She has 31 years of clinical experience working in private practice and community settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current options before booking through the intake process.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.