Hello. My name is Esther and I want to congratulate you for taking the first 2 steps required for feeling better: (1) Acknowledging to yourself that there's something in your life that isn't working the way you want, and (2) reaching out to get some help with it. The next step is finding the right person to work with. Most people start by looking for a specific technique. There are tons of techniques available and my experience is informed by many of them, as you can see in the lists below. The most important factor for therapy being successful, though, is not techniques -- it is the connection you are able to make with your therapist. You are the expert on you and no matter how it may look from the outside, whatever you did to get you to today was the right thing because you got here. It may be time to find better ways to move on from here, though. My goal is to walk alongside you and help guide you past what's blocking you, to help you find your own inner wisdom and answers. In this walk my clients tell me they experience me as being warm, compassionate, supportive, easy to talk to, non-judgmental, a good listener, and deeply committed to their well being. I also have a great sense of humor, which can really help you get past some of the tough spots in this work. I have been doing my own personal growth work all my life, so I know what it feels like. And from the decades of therapy-related work I've done in addition to traditional therapy -- a broad range of support and advocacy for both native born Americans and people from 30+ ethnic groups from around the world -- I know that every human being has the same basic wants and needs: To feel safe in their lives, to be seen and valued for who they are, to find purpose, and if they are parents to be able to create a life of opportunity for their children. We are all in this together, and in this work I celebrate our commonalities as well as our diversity. I am acutely aware of the impact on our personal lives of the racism, the discrimination experienced by the LGBT communities, and the many other inequities currently rampant in our society. I also bring the experience of being a single adoptive parent who has raised an adopted toddler to successful adulthood, and I'm passionate and experienced in walking alongside foster and adoptive parents in therapy. Looking inside takes great courage, so I applaud you for reaching out. Whatever you bring, I look forward to speaking with you and walking alongside you. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families. Feel free to get in touch.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, Gender dysphoria, Immigration issues, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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Esther Zack is an excellent counselor. I was an unwilling participant fltot start, but after 1 session she dismantled my fears and transformed me into someone who looks forward to doing the work. I would happily return to her care many times.
Written on Nov 25, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning coaching, and compassion fatigue
I am happy with my therapist!
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Esther listened to me. Just listened. She made me felt heard. She gave me a platform for the growth I needed. She would provide anyone with the therapy they deserve to grow.
Written on Aug 22, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Esther is very attentive, communicative and understanding!!!
Written on Aug 22, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Great therapist. Helps me go deeper than I have with other therapists in the past. Easy to talk to, no fear of judgement. I’ve definitely made progress since working with Esther.
Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and family conflicts
Esther has offered a great deal of kindness and input in our sessions. She's non-judgemental and her guidance has been a very real help.
Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts