Charlene Esquilin
Therapist focused on practical relationship work
LCSW New York
- Experience
- 10 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Charlene
Charlene Esquilin is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. She practices in New York and offers a calm, respectful approach that centers each person's experience.
Background and approach
Charlene creates a space where people can talk about what matters to them and begin to feel more steady. Her work blends practical skills with careful listening.
She uses Client-Centered methods to follow a person’s lead and build trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep someone stuck.
Mindfulness practices are used to bring attention into the present moment and reduce reactivity. Charlene also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping, and she incorporates elements of the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are part of the concern.
She explains techniques clearly and models how to try them between sessions. People come to her for many issues, including addictions, intimacy struggles, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar mood management, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
She aims to meet each person where they are and tailor practical steps to daily life. Her style is collaborative and straightforward.
Sessions focus on what feels most useful now, with room to build longer-term skills. Charlene emphasizes respect for diverse backgrounds and works to make therapy an affirming place to grow.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Charlene uses the Gottman Method to look at how people interact and to spot patterns that cause repeated conflicts; this approach helps when relationship communication and trust are concerns. Client-Centered Therapy is another core part of her work and focuses on listening, validation, and following what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete steps to reduce anxiety, depression, and overwhelm.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She works together with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That may mean starting with skill-building, then shifting to deeper emotion work, or combining tools across methods based on progress and preference.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice communication skills in real time. Phone sessions can be a good fit when internet bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or for fitting therapy into a busy day.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English