Esther Robinson , MD, LCPC, LPC

Esther Robinson is a Maryland-based therapist who brings a practical, compassionate approach to supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, mood challenges, and life transitions. She holds the credentials MD, LCPC, and LPC - MD indicating a medical doctor and LCPC and LPC indicating licensed counseling credentials - and is licensed to practice in Maryland and Washington, DC. With six years of professional experience, she focuses on mood regulation, trauma and abuse recovery, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, and coping with major life changes, and she also works with communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, forgiveness, and self-love.

Esther emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and empathy in every therapeutic relationship and tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. Her work blends evidence-informed techniques with client-centered care so that interventions match a client’s goals and readiness for change. She frames therapy as a collaborative process - helping clients identify practical strategies for managing symptoms, building motivation, and strengthening coping skills while supporting long-term stabilization and growth.

Seeking change often takes courage, and Esther positions herself as a supportive partner in that journey, helping individuals find clearer direction, greater confidence, and improved day-to-day functioning through focused, personalized care.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Work

Esther blends client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a strong therapeutic relationship so clients feel understood and can explore goals and values at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change responses to stress, anxiety, depression, and mood swings. Dialectical behavior therapy combines acceptance and change strategies, offering concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can be especially useful for intense mood states and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Esther works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities shift.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit work, family, and mobility needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and practice skills between sessions while keeping treatment convenient and consistent.