Esther Geffner is a licensed mental health counselor with a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling and 14 years of experience.
01About Esther
Esther Geffner is a licensed mental health counselor with a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling and 14 years of experience. She practices in New York as an LMHC and LPC and focuses on helping people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and everyday stress. Esther uses a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions.
Her approach blends a few different methods so sessions stay focused and useful. She often draws on cognitive techniques to spot patterns that keep problems going.
Background and approach
She also uses motivational and solution-focused ideas to set clear, doable goals and build momentum. Esther works with people dealing with grief, relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, sleep or eating concerns, parenting stress, anger, career transitions, and ADHD. She also has additional focus on post-traumatic stress.
Sessions aim to help people feel steadier and more able to handle life changes. In a typical appointment Esther helps clients identify one or two small changes to try between sessions. She prioritizes practical skills - like pacing, coping strategies, and ways to communicate needs - while also addressing deeper wounds from trauma and abuse.
People who prefer a calm, collaborative counselor often find her style fits well. She supports parents, young adults, and individuals seeking coaching alongside therapy. Communication is direct but compassionate, and she works with each person to shape a plan that matches their goals.
02Credentials
- LMHC (New York)
- License 005278-1 · expires May 2027
- LPC (New Jersey)
- License 37PC00936000 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1649615972 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Esther lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Post-traumatic stress
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Esther commonly uses cognitive techniques to help people spot unhelpful thought patterns and try more useful ways of thinking. These methods are often used for anxiety, depression, and worry about everyday life.She also uses motivational strategies to clarify what matters to a person and to build the motivation to change. This can help when people feel stuck or unsure how to take the first steps. Solution-focused work is another element she brings in to set short-term goals and practice small, doable changes between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which techniques to prioritize and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is needed. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, coaching-style support, or when someone prefers not to use video. These options help make regular work on goals more practical and consistent.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Esther help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleep and eating issues, parenting strain, anger, career changes, and ADHD. She also focuses on post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is integrative and practical. She mixes cognitive techniques, motivational strategies, and solution-focused work to set goals and try small changes between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of experience working in mental health since earning a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential (LMHC) and the New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC), and she practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
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 does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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 then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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