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Esther Zack, LMFT

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationOregon
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, LGBT, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Esther

Esther Zack is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who welcomes people seeking help with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, career questions, identity concerns, and the practical challenges of parenting and family life.

Background and approach

She emphasizes meeting clients where they are and helps them explore what is getting in the way of moving forward. Esther frames clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on uncovering each person’s inner resources so they can respond to life with greater clarity and choice.

Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, and she aims to create a warm, supportive environment that allows honest work to happen. Clients note she brings compassion, a good sense of humor, and nonjudgmental listening to sessions, qualities she combines with techniques tailored to the issue at hand.

In addition to providing traditional therapy, she has long experience offering advocacy and support across multicultural settings and has particular familiarity with adoption and foster care concerns. Based in Oregon, Esther uses her clinical training and lived experience to walk alongside people as they move beyond what’s blocking them and toward goals that feel meaningful and attainable.

Approaches that guide online therapy and how they help

Esther frequently draws on Internal Family Systems, a method that helps people notice and understand the different parts or voices inside them so they can relate to those parts with curiosity and care; this approach can be useful for working through inner conflict, self-criticism, and patterns that persist despite better intentions. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility so clients can take meaningful action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present. Attachment-Based Therapy is another influence, centering on how early relational patterns shape current connections and offering a path to repair and trust in relationships.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. Esther collaborates with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adapting methods over time rather than promising a single fixed route. Clients are invited to explore what feels most helpful while the therapist offers guidance and adjustments as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Esther is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to schedule appointments around work and family commitments. These options provide flexibility for people who prefer to meet from home or who need different communication styles, and they allow continuity of care when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Esther work with?
She addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma, parenting, career questions, identity and LGBT-related concerns, and workplace or life-transition struggles.
What is Esther’s general therapy style like?
Her style is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental with an emphasis on collaboration and helping clients access their own inner wisdom. She blends active listening with practical techniques to support change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Esther has six years of practice as a therapist, along with decades of related work in support and advocacy across diverse cultural communities.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the designation OR LMFT T1990 and practices in Oregon.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and works with clients located where her licensure applies.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaImmigration issuesLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Oregon

Languages

English