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Esther Bold

Esther Bold, LPC

Therapist in Alaska

Experienced counselor guiding practical change

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  • 20 years experience
  • Trauma informed
  • Evidence-informed methods

About Esther

Esther Bold is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of clinical experience. She works in Alaska and focuses on helping people deal with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. Esther emphasizes practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more able to cope.

She uses straightforward, person-focused methods to help people untangle painful patterns. Sessions often cover how early attachment impacts current relationships, how thoughts shape mood, and skills for managing strong emotions. Esther also incorporates trauma-informed approaches when past harm affects daily life.

Her style is warm and direct. She aims to make therapy a collaborative process where goals are clear and progress is tracked. People who prefer concrete strategies alongside empathic listening tend to find this approach helpful.

Esther also helps with parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She works with challenges that overlap, such as addiction combined with mood or trauma concerns, and supports people coping with major life transitions.

Clients can expect a focus on building practical skills, improving communication, and increasing self-understanding. Esther draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Client-Centered Therapy to match techniques to each person’s needs. To begin, readers are invited to complete the site's intake steps and schedule a first session.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and trust. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and build more steady ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful thinking and change behaviors that keep problems going. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) targets distress linked to traumatic memories and helps reduce the intensity of those memories so they interrupt life less often.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, symptoms, and preferences together and try techniques that fit the person’s needs. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked, so treatment stays practical and goal-focused.

Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not specify exact online options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets sessions proceed when weather or work schedules would otherwise make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can use these approaches in remote work to help people learn skills, process past events, and improve relationships while balancing life demands.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Oklahoma, Alaska

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Esther focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and relationship problems, plus related issues like parenting strain, intimacy concerns, and career stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is warm and direct, mixing empathic listening with practical skills and clear goals to help people build coping strategies and improve relationships.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Esther has two decades of experience as a clinician, bringing 20 years of work supporting people through complex life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alaska and holds licensure listed as AK LPC and OK LPC.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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