Esther H. Hwang, MAMFC, LPC

Have you been feeling overwhelmed or hopeless? Are you struggling with feelings of anger or uncertainty? Whether for you, your child, or your family, figuring out how to start the healing process can be confusing and intimidating on your own. Finding the right guidance and support can make all the difference.

Through more than 18 years of service as a counselor, teacher, and children’s minister, Esther has cultivated a deep understanding and love for people. Her experience as a daughter, wife, and mother of two, has additionally enabled Esther to empathize with a variety of life stages and experiences. Esther’s areas of expertise include children and teen issues, anxiety, ADHD, parent-child relationships, grief and loss, identity issues, and life transitions.

Valuing compassionate collaboration with her clients, Esther understands that therapeutic partnerships should be built on trust and empathy. Esther’s emphasis on multicultural sensitivity facilitates her openness to the diverse backgrounds of her clients. Esther’s personal and professional experience, including her English and Korean bilingualism and service at the Korean American Family Counseling Center, allows her to create a nurturing environment for clients with multiethnic, multicultural, and immigrant backgrounds to safely process their experiences. Esther believes tailoring her therapeutic approach to her client’s individual needs is most effective in empowering them toward healing.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Esther’s therapeutic approach utilizes evidence-based interventions such as play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR. Esther received her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She completed her internship at Millwood Hospital in Texas as well as her residency at the National Counseling Group. Esther also studied Biblical Counseling at the Biblical Counseling Foundation and can integrate this approach for clients seeking Christian counseling.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Esther, please email esther@synergycounselingllc.com or call 703-407-2897. You may also like to read her profile on psychologytoday.com.

Esther offers therapeutic services at a rate of $225 for the initial evaluation and $175 for each additional session. Although guaranteed payment from insurance is not possible, Esther accepts most Viriginia Anthem BCBS and Carefirst DC Capital region plans including FEPBlue and out of state BCBS. Should you desire out of network reimbursement, Esther will provide you a statement to submit to your insurance company. *Please note - Esther is no longer accepting Tricare.

Esther offers both telehealth and in-person appointments.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Esther, please email esther@synergycounselingllc.com or call 703-407-2897. You may also like to read her profile on psychologytoday.com.

Esther is not accepting new clients.