Esther Castro
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Esther
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with anxiety, life changes, workplace issues, grief/loss, and chronic medical conditions. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
What Esther helps with
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Stress, Anxiety
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Esther works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “She understands!”
- “Esther has been so supportive and kind. She’s helped me work through a lot and I am really glad I have had the opportunity to work with her”
- “I have been in and out of therapy for the majority of my life since I was about 5 years old and have a long history of depression, anxiety, and much more and honestly this is the first time I have hope of getting a handle on my issues with the help of a therapist. I feel like I can actually gain controll of everything that I need to working with Esther. I love her approach on things so they are less overwhelming and her knowledge in many areas makes me feel heard for the first time by a therapist. I highly recommend her!”
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- “Esther was very professional and did a wonderful job!”
- “Esther did a great job helping me out my work issues into perspective and make game plans about working with different types of people, setting up healthy boundaries, and making the most of my life outside of work. She’s respectful and makes sure that you’re feeling heard. <br /> Thank you!!”
- “Esther helps me feel heard and understood which is something that I've struggled with for more than 20 years. I enjoy our sessions. I'm able to discuss and work through my feelings.”
- “Esther listens to me and gives me hope that I can make progress when I have felt hopeless for so long. She is there for me when I need her and is quick to respond to messages. She is easy to talk to and gives me things to think about between appointments.”
- “Esther has been a compassionate, active listener and has provided resources that are applicable to the concerns I have.”
- “So far she has been so wonderful and helpful! Can’t wait to continue with her!”
- “We really just got started, but so far all is going well. She’s given me some different ways to look at things, and some advice that has been very helpful. Therapy takes time for sure, so it’ll be easier to really know the more her and I work together to give a more thorough review.”
- “Really appreciated working with Esther. Her advice was very helpful and she gave level headed reassurance. You can tell she cares and actually listens. Professional, and personable. Would definitely recommend.”
- “Love her, she makes me feel important and supported.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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