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Esther Steen, LMFT

Stress, Anxiety Compassion fatigue
Video Phone Messaging

About me

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Washington State. I provide individual therapy via telehealth. I received my Masters of Arts in Psychology, Child, Couple and Family Therapy at Antioch University in 2015. I have been providing individual and family therapy since 2013. I have also provided crisis counseling, suicide intervention and prevention from 2016-2021.

I am designated as a CCTP, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, through Evergreen Certifications as of 2023. I fully believe everyone has the answers to their life questions within themselves, and my job is simply to facilitate inner healing, connection, and growth.

I draw from evidence-based, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems Theory. I work best with a client who is ready to make changes in their life and is open to a coaching type of approach.

I value a stable connection first and foremost, healing can more easily occur when we feel seen, heard, and understood. I provide creative and active therapy, you won't just be taught skills you will be walked through them in session, and that includes breathwork, grounding and mindfulness skills. The client is expected to follow up with these skills in practice at home, alongside possible homework material for best results.

Professional experience

10yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Compassion fatigue

Additional areas of focus: Self esteem, Depression, Emptiness, First Responder Issues, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Love

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

WA LMFT 61147703

Reviews

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I was able to discuss freely the issues I have been dealing with and felt heard by Esther. She noted common themes and would help me recognize the bigger picture and how I can work on myself to become a stronger individual. We were able to identify key issues and I was giving material to learn from and apply that information into my daily life. Overall, I would highly recommend Esther as a therapist.

Written on Aug 31, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Esther has been great to work with. She is effective and has been guiding me through ways to rewire some of my unhealthy behaviors to healthy ones. I feel that I can openly discuss what I need to and can already say that I am very happy I have started this process to self healing. I hope to continue to make progress!

Written on Aug 02, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management

I've been working with Esther for several weeks, and she has been the best therapist I've ever had. Not only does she employ some of the standard therapy modalities, but she is solutions-based. I'm not just being motivationally interviewed, she helps to give me tools not only to deal with situations in my life but also to cope with the accompanying stress. Her communication style is direct and I really appreciate the insight she shares.

Written on Apr 07, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

One session and I feel like she totally knows "my type" if not me personally.

Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I developed an instant trust and bond with Esther within the first few minutes of my initial session with her. She has been able to give me effective coping techniques and awareness to my triggers to help better regulate my feelings of anxiety and anger. I know that my future sessions with her will be instrumental in helping me process my past traumas as well as confidently navigate this difficult season of my life. Thank you!

Written on Oct 07, 2022 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Esther was amazing, understanding, and incredibly helpful in working with me. She helped me acknowledge and take steps to fix issues that I hadn't recognized or simply couldn't deal with. Highly recommend her to anyone. Especially anyone who doesn't fully understand "what's wrong". Can't recommend her enough!

Written on Sep 22, 2022 after therapy with Esther for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd