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Esther Ekanem

Therapist(She/Her)
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a focus to provide counseling that leads to healing, growth and healthy changes in your life in a supportive and confidential environment. My practice offers individual counseling to help you develop effective coping skills; overcome transitions and challenges; and develop positive thinking.

My approach to therapy

I utilize a person-centered approach while incorporating evidence-based practices like mindfulness, cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. My goal is to empower you to take control of your thoughts, emotions and actions.

What you can expect from me

Therapy is not a “one size fits all” so I personalize each session to fit the individual needs of every client. You will walk away with increased insight into areas of difficulty, as well as awareness of adaptive skills for managing emotional responses, coping with stress, and navigating challenging situations and/or relationships.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Affirming, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Nigerian Institute of Journalism, MS (Master of Science) at Long Island University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • More specialties
    Anger management, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Yoruba