Esther Bold - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

20 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Esther Bold

As a licensed therapist in Alaska, Oklahoma, and Colorado, I bring over two decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding the unique intersections of personal identity, cultural background, and emotional wellness.

I specialize in addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and trauma recovery. My practice centers on helping clients navigate difficult transitions, heal from past experiences, and develop stronger self-understanding and resilience.

With a commitment to culturally responsive care, I create a supportive environment that honors each person’s individual journey. My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based practices with genuine empathy, focusing on empowering clients to discover their inner strengths and create meaningful personal growth.

I welcome individuals from all backgrounds who are seeking support in managing life’s challenges, building healthier relationships, and developing more compassionate self-awareness. Together, we can work collaboratively to help you move toward greater emotional balance and personal fulfillment.

Licenses

LPC

LPC05008

LPC

194756

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“She has been one of the most helpful and influential people I have met in years.”

“Working with Esther has been extremely helpful. Esther is a great listener and is easy to talk to. If you are looking to work with someone I highly recommend her.”

“I love that I get checking in messages when I haven’t had my first appt yet.”

“Esther has provided us with such a great experience since we’ve been working with her. She is punctual in her responses and follows up with us throughout the week to check on us and see how we’re doing. We feel that Esther listens to our concerns and helps us communicate through them in a healthy way.”

“Esther is so easy to talk to. She is kind and understanding. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist.”

“Wonderful experience with my therapist. Her various psychological tools and personable expertise has aided me greatly in my pursuit of mindfulness and self love.”

“Esther is a FANTASTIC listener. She offers me great tools and never rushes me. She has great ideas and is easy to communicate with.<br /> I feel valued by her.”

“Esther is very kind and engaging and easy to talk to.”

“My first better help session was an enjoyable experience and I'd recommend the service to a friend. I'm looking forward to my next session!”

“Esther is fantastic. I explained to her that I did not always follow through on my previous therapists because I did not enjoy the face to face at first because I tend to hold things in, and although she did not typically use the chat option, she worked with me and so far it has been an amazing experience!”

“Esther Bold has been incredibly helpful in the communication between myself and my fiance. It is so reassuring to know that we have someone we can go to, talk to about anything, and seek help in resolving the obstacles that get presented to us! Thank you, Esther! I look forward to every session we schedule!”

“Esther is great at listening, asking great questions to get to the root of the problem and then suggesting thing a to do to work on it. Highly recommend!”

“Esther is easy to talk to and provides a variety of stress management tools. Our time has been very helpful for me.”

“Esther seems genuinely invested in my mental health. She is extremely easy to talk to and has a great feedback. She reaches out in between appointments, and I think that is very reassuring.”

“In the time that I've been seeing Esther, she has been incredibly easy to talk to. She listens to what I have to say and has continued to provide useful tools and "homework" that have allowed me to change and adapt to different behavioral habits.”

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.