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Charlene Esquilin

Charlene Esquilin

LCSW

New York

Compassionate, goal-focused therapy for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 089159
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Practical skill building
    • Affirming approach

    About Charlene

    Charlene Esquilin, LCSW, draws on ten years of clinical practice to help people navigate hard moments. She centers sessions on the person's own goals and values, listening first and asking questions that help clarify what matters most. Conversations are straightforward and focused on practical next steps rather than jargon or labels.

    She commonly supports people facing anxiety and depression, grief and loss, and major life changes. She also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, anger, and issues related to addiction and bipolar disorder. LGBT clients and those coping with trauma or ADHD are also within her areas of focus.

    Charlene uses approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and the Gottman Method to shape sessions. She adapts strategies to fit each person’s needs, combining skills practice with reflective conversation. Sessions often include goal-setting, skill-building, and short experiments to try between meetings.

    Her New York practice emphasizes cultural responsiveness and respect for individual backgrounds. She aims to create an affirming atmosphere where people feel heard and understood. The work is collaborative - the therapist and client plan steps together and revisit them as progress unfolds.

    Clients can expect clear talk about challenges and small, manageable steps toward change. Charlene focuses on helping people find their own strengths and apply practical tools in daily life.

  2. How therapeutic approaches are used in online work

    Charlene draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want and to strengthen their own reasons for change. This approach uses curious, nonjudgmental questions to find motivation and build momentum for next steps.

    She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and responding to each person's experience. That approach helps people feel heard and guides the pace of work based on their needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, provides concrete tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Charlene works collaboratively to identify what fits a person’s goals and preferences, and she will adjust methods as needed. The aim is to match practical tools to what actually helps someone in daily life.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about how to shape sessions so they work with your routine and goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Charlene address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, addiction, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, ADHD, anger, self esteem, and career changes.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, focusing on a person’s own goals and values. She uses a mix of conversational reflection and practical skill-building.

    What experience does she bring to sessions?

    She has ten years of experience working in mental health settings and brings that background to support people through common and complex life challenges.

    What credential does she hold and where is she based?

    She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in New York.

    In which languages are sessions offered?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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