Esther Robinson , MD, LCPC, LPC

Esther Robinson is licensed to practice in Washington, DC and Maryland and brings six years of clinical experience to her work. She holds the credentials MD, LCPC, and LPC - MD indicates a Doctor of Medicine, LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and LPC denotes Licensed Professional Counselor. Esther combines medical training with counseling expertise to support people facing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges.

She has experience helping individuals manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Esther also works with depression and assists clients in mood regulation and stabilization. Her practice emphasizes practical skills alongside emotional insight to help clients move toward greater balance and daily functioning.

Esther approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to meet unique needs. She views seeking change as an act of courage and aims to empower clients through collaborative, individualized work that supports more fulfilling and sustainable life changes.

Approaches and Online Care for Emotional and Behavioral Challenges

Esther draws on Client-Centered Therapy, focusing on a respectful and nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps when someone needs support finding their own solutions, building self-understanding, and increasing self-worth.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. In addition, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and Esther collaborates with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods as therapy progresses so the plan remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility concerns. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care, schedule appointments that suit daily life, and maintain steady progress toward goals with licensed professionals and therapists who can meet clients where they are.