Esther GosnellLPC

Esther Gosnell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with ten years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem. Esther aims to meet people where they are and to treat them with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

She personalizes conversations and treatment plans to match each person's needs. Sessions emphasize clear goals, practical steps, and steady progress rather than jargon. Esther listens for how past experiences affect daily life and helps people notice patterns that get in the way of feeling better.

Her work covers a range of concerns including attachment and abandonment worries, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control challenges, dissociation, and first responder stress. She also addresses mood disorders, panic attacks, personality concerns, guilt and shame, and postpartum depression. When relevant, Esther brings in approaches aimed at processing traumatic memories and building emotional skills.

People who choose her often want direct support for upsetting symptoms and guidance for making day-to-day changes. She offers a steady, nonjudgmental presence while helping clients develop new coping tools. Esther encourages small, manageable steps toward clearer thinking and calmer responses.

Taking the first step can feel hard. Esther provides a straightforward way to begin: complete a brief matching questionnaire and arrange appointments that fit your schedule. She welcomes English-speaking and international clients who want a practical, compassionate approach.

How her approaches can work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by teaching simple skills for moving forward. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the client's experience and relies on empathic listening and collaboration to build self-understanding and confidence. This approach supports people who want a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can be useful for mood swings, panic, and communication difficulties.

Choosing the right method is part of the work. Esther will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and will help decide which approaches to try first. The plan can change over time as progress is made and new priorities appear.

The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Some approaches, like EMDR-informed processing or skill-building from DBT, translate well to remote sessions with a therapist who guides the exercises. Discuss scheduling and format when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your life and goals.