Esther Bold, LPC
Therapist in Alaska
Esther Bold is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and relationship concerns.
- License LPC05008, 194756 · Oklahoma, Alaska Expires June 2026, October 2027
- NPI 1891901187 · national registry
- Experience and languages 20+ years in practice English
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About Esther
Esther Bold is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and relationship concerns. She practices from Alaska and focuses on practical, steady support that helps people manage day-to-day challenges. Esther uses clear, down-to-earth language so clients know what to expect in sessions.
Esther draws on several therapeutic approaches to fit each person’s needs. She blends Gottman Method ideas for relationship patterns with attachment-based thinking to look at how early bonds shape reactions today.
Background and approach
She also uses client-centered techniques to keep the work focused on each person’s goals and CBT skills for coping with anxiety and mood shifts. Sessions aim to be collaborative and problem-focused. Esther helps people identify small changes that can make daily life easier.
She practices listening closely, asking straightforward questions, and teaching tools people can use between sessions. Esther has experience with a wide range of concerns including parenting stress, intimacy-related issues, anger, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also works with people dealing with family-of-origin issues, substance use, chronic illness, and first responder stress.
People who prefer clear structure and practical exercises tend to do well with her. She offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication styles. Sessions use a cancellable subscription model.
Credentials
- LPC (Oklahoma)
- License LPC05008 · expires June 2026
- LPC (Alaska)
- License 194756 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1891901187 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Esther lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Esther names
- Gottman Method
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Esther names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Esther commonly uses the Gottman Method framework to look at communication patterns and recurring cycles that cause conflict. This approach focuses on concrete interaction habits and helps people notice and change how they relate in important relationships.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship experiences influence current emotions and behavior. That work can help people understand why certain situations trigger strong reactions and how to develop more supported ways of relating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Esther will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, life situation, and comfort level. She adapts techniques as progress unfolds so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and practicing interaction skills. Phone sessions can fit a short break or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use written reflection when that feels easier. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Esther commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill building, and straightforward conversation to make day-to-day changes.
How much experience does she have?
Esther brings 20 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure documented as AK LPC and OK LPC and she practices from Alaska.
Are sessions offered in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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