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Esther Bold, LPC

Warm, culturally responsive therapy for lasting change
  • Trauma informed support
  • Relationship and family focus
  • Practical coping skills

About Esther Bold

Esther Bold is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of clinical experience supporting people through challenging seasons of life. She is licensed in Alaska, Oklahoma, and Colorado, and she brings a thoughtful, culturally responsive perspective that considers how personal identity, background, and lived experience can shape emotional wellbeing.

Her work commonly focuses on concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and healing after trauma and abuse. She also supports clients navigating major transitions, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem concerns, career stress, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, with additional experience addressing issues like codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, substance use concerns, and first responder stressors.

Esther integrates evidence-based therapy methods with steady empathy and practical support, helping clients make sense of past experiences while building insight, resilience, and healthier patterns in the present. Her goal is to offer an environment where clients feel respected and supported as they develop stronger self-understanding, strengthen relationships, and move toward meaningful personal growth and emotional balance.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Esther Bold have?

Esther Bold has 20 years of experience providing therapy and supporting clients through a wide range of life challenges.

Is Esther Bold a licensed therapist?

Yes. Esther Bold is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her license numbers are AK LPC 194756 and OK LPC LPC05008.

In which languages does Esther Bold provide therapy?

Esther Bold provides therapy in English.

Where is Esther Bold located?

Esther Bold is located in Alaska.

How can I work with Esther Bold as my therapist?

You can work with Esther Bold through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.

Does Esther Bold work with international clients?

No. Esther Bold does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Esther Bold cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Based Approaches, Personalized for Online Care

Esther Bold draws from several evidence-based approaches that can translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then practicing new skills to respond differently to stress, anxiety, depression, and everyday challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, which can be helpful when feelings feel intense or relationships feel strained. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach often used to help people process difficult memories and reduce the emotional charge connected to past experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Esther collaborates with clients to understand what they are dealing with, what they want to change, and what feels most comfortable, then adjusts the plan over time as goals become clearer.

Online therapy also offers practical flexibility. Clients can meet through video calls or phone sessions, or choose live chat and text-based messaging when that fits better with work, family responsibilities, energy levels, or location. This range of options can make it easier to stay engaged and consistent with therapy over time.

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