Esther Gorsha, LCSW
Licensed in Louisiana · 20 years in practice
Esther Gorsha offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma.
License and registration
- LCSW, Louisiana
- 7634 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1285906578 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
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About Esther
Esther Gorsha offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma. She meets each person where they are and focuses on practical steps that fit daily life. Esther is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - based in Louisiana with two decades of experience.
She uses a simple, respectful style in sessions. Conversations and goals are shaped around what matters most to the client.
Background and approach
Esther adapts language and tools so they feel useful, not confusing. Her work often addresses relationship strain, intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress, and issues tied to identity, including LGBT matters. She also helps people managing mood disorders, panic, addiction concerns, and the ripple effects of chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities.
Esther draws on Client-Centered ideas to keep the focus on each person’s needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. When trauma is involved, she brings trauma-focused approaches and mindfulness skills to help manage strong emotions.
People who choose Esther can expect a collaborative process. She helps set realistic goals and adjusts the plan as progress happens. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while working toward clearer coping and better day-to-day functioning.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Esther lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Esther names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Esther commonly blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused methods. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and working at the client's pace. It helps people find their own priorities and make decisions that feel right for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers ways to address the effects of past hurt and to build stronger emotional safety and coping skills.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Esther will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed to fit real life and real progress.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people work face to face when they prefer visual connection. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or fit into a busy day when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow ongoing support and quick touch-ins between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Esther commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, and parenting stress, among other concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is person-focused and practical, using client-centered conversation alongside CBT and DBT techniques to develop coping skills and new ways of responding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana and provides services listed for that state.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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