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Esther Bold, LPC

Alaska LPC focused on healing and resilience
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Video and phone therapy

About Esther Bold

Esther Bold is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with twenty years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, and trauma. Based in Alaska, she blends practical therapeutic methods with a compassionate, person-centered stance to support clients through life transitions and recovery from painful experiences.

Esther works with a broad array of concerns including depression, grief, parenting struggles, intimacy-related issues, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among first responders and caregivers. Her practice emphasizes culturally responsive care that respects each person’s background and identity while fostering self-understanding and resilience. She integrates evidence-based strategies - such as attachment-focused work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered listening - to create an individualized course of treatment.

People who seek Esther’s support can expect a collaborative process that prioritizes practical coping skills alongside deeper exploration of patterns that show up in relationships and daily life. She helps clients identify strengths, set achievable goals, and build sustainable changes that improve emotional balance, recover from past hurt, and enhance overall functioning. Esther welcomes adults and families who are ready to address life’s challenges and pursue meaningful growth.

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 as a practicing therapist.

Is Esther Bold a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details include AK LPC 194756 and OK LPC LPC05008.

In which languages does Esther Bold provide therapy?

Esther provides therapy in English.

Where is Esther Bold located?

Esther is located in Alaska.

How can I work with Esther Bold as my therapist?

You can work with Esther through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Esther Bold work with international clients?

Esther Bold does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Esther Bold cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

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

Clinical Approaches and Online Care

Esther uses attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships shape present patterns - this work helps people improve connection, trust, and emotional regulation in close relationships. She also applies client-centered therapy, offering empathetic listening and collaborative goal-setting so the client’s values and pace guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another common tool in her practice; CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and building practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of Esther’s process. She collaborates with each client to tailor methods according to individual needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to ensure the best fit. The client and therapist work together to determine which strategies feel most effective and sustainable.

Online therapy with Esther offers flexibility and access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and receive consistent support from licensed professionals without geographic constraints. Online care can be a practical way to begin or continue therapeutic work while balancing everyday responsibilities.

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