About Ms. Esther Eng
Asian American & Multiculturally Responsive Therapist in NYC
Where Insight & Action Meet to Effect Change
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, or exhausted from trying to “push through” on their own.
Therapy with me is a collaborative, structured, and supportive space where insight and action come together to effect change and meaningful growth.
Accepting New Clients!
I can help you with
Explore the range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.
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ADHD therapy helps you handle stress, let go of shame, overcome negative self-talk, and reduce sensitivity to rejection.
You’ll learn practical skills for managing emotions, impulses, procrastination, and focus, plus clearer communication and relationship skills for more satisfying connections.
If organizations and planning have been difficult for you, we build that into our work together, as these also impact your emotional and psychological wellbeing.
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Adult TCKs and Expats may go through identity crises, feelings of uncertainty in regards to belonging, and lack of a specific culture or location that they’re feeling fully rooted.
On the outside, they might be quite successful and look well-adjusted at work and in relationships. They often possess the ability to understand different cultures and even speak multiple languages. They adjust quickly to new environments.
But deep down, they might still feel like something is missing. It could be a lack of fulfillment in one place, a sense of aloneness and searching for deeper fulfillment, connection and belonging.
Adult TCKs and expats therapy with me will cover the nuanced and unique experiences that you’ve lived through. We will work through difficult unsettling emotions and thoughts, so that you can take actionable steps to better navigate life with greater sense of fulfillment, belonging and confidence. -
I can teach you practical skills to reduce anxiety. Whether you feel stress, panic attacks, constant worry, rumination, physical symptoms, or intrusive thoughts, therapy can help you regain a sense of better control and calm.
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If family expectations, cultural pressure, or “immigrant guilt” weigh on you, therapy for Asian Americans can help.
If you feel stuck at work, like an impostor, or undervalued despite hard work, you’re not alone. I understand how being Asian American affects work and relationships.
I provide a safe space that respects both your Asian and American identities and teach practical strategies to help you better manage family and cultural related difficulties, work stress and anxiety.
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You can learn to accept your uniqueness, build confidence, improve relationship skills, use coping strategies, and increase self-awareness to notice helpful or harmful patterns.
If work or social issues cause you to burnout, I provide practical support to help you better manage your job and social functioning.
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When depression hits, you may find yourself not wanting to do anything. Nothing seems to ignite your joy anymore.
I can support your journey toward feeling better. You will be processing your experience in new meaningful ways. And find that learning coping and emotional regulation skills do help.
With your joint efforts, you may be able to rekindle motivation and rediscover enjoyment in the things you used to love, one step at a time.
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Whether your child is neurotypical or neurodivergent, parenting often means juggling multiple schedules and relentless caregiving responsibilities, which can lead to burnout.
Neglecting self-care can make you more irritable, fatigued, and even short-tempered with your loved ones, often leaving you feeling guilty.
Therapy for parents, tailored to your unique family’s needs, can help.
Just to name a few, some strategies we may work on:
Reduce negative self-talk and manage parental guilt
Prioritize your mental health, so you can be more present
Organize thoughts, schedules, and household routines that fit your family
Advocate for your child at school
Understand, accept, and celebrate your child’s circumstances and unique brain
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If you’re struggling with family members, siblings, friends, or partners, there may be patterns that keep your relationships stuck.
If practical skills are what you need to better navigate your relationship, I am here to help.
I can also help you work through painful emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, so you can start building more satisfying relationships.
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If you’ve experienced trauma in the past, I am here to offer support—whether it’s PTSD, complex trauma, emotional neglect, verbal, physical, sexual, spiritual or relational abuse, or religious trauma.
Trauma Therapy with me will always be tailored to your specific needs. We will go at your pace and never rush you.
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If you are experiencing work-related stress, career struggles, lack of self-confidence, or difficulties with effective time management, therapy can help.
You can learn helpful skills and self-care strategies that work for you. Over time, you will notice new ways of thinking, healthier work-life balance (not perfect!), improve your confidence and feel more grounded while living and working in NYC.
How I work
I see therapy as a purposeful relationship that is safe, encouraging, and honest. I aim to create an environment where you can explore difficult experiences while also building practical tools to feel better and function more effectively.
We move at a pace that respects your nervous system, especially if you have experienced difficult transitions, anxieties, or trauma, while still building meaningful forward momentum.
My style is warm, engaged, and thoughtful but also direct and practical. I am an active therapist who integrates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-informed therapy, EMDR, and parts-based approaches. Together, we identify unhelpful thought patterns, emotional triggers, trauma responses, and relational dynamics that may be contributing to your depressed mood, anxiety, or chronic stress.
If you are struggling with depressed mood or anxiety, we work to untangle the hopeless or self-critical thoughts that keep you stuck while rebuilding motivation and clarity. If trauma is part of your story, we focus on safety, regulation, and gently processing experiences so they no longer control your present. If relationship issues are at the forefront, whether with partners, parents, family, or colleagues, we examine attachment patterns, communication styles, and emotional triggers to help you build healthier, more fulfilling connections.
I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent adults, including those with ADHD. Many clients come to me feeling misunderstood, ashamed, or “behind” in life. I help you understand how your brain works, reduce self-criticism, and build systems, habits, and coping strategies that align with your strengths. Therapy often includes skill-building, emotional regulation tools, and practical strategies you can apply immediately.
Meaningful change is possible.
With curiosity, courage, and compassion, we can work together toward sustainable healing and growth.
As a multiculturally responsive therapist
I value cultural awareness and identity-informed care. Your background, values, and lived experiences matter. Therapy is tailored to who you are and what growth means for you.
My goal is not just for you to feel understood in session, but to leave equipped with clearer insight, stronger coping skills, deeper self-trust, and actionable steps toward a more aligned and fulfilling life in light of all the contexts you live in.
Types of therapy
I have an integrative evidence-based and relational approach to therapy, which include but not limited to the following techniques and modalities:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma-informed Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Solution-focused Therapy
Systems and Family Therapy Approach
Attachment Based Therapy
Multicultural Therapy
Relational Cultural Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Education and Credentials
Title: Associate Therapist, Mental Health Counselor (MHC-LP)
Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling- Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Trained in EMDR, IFS, CBT, EFT
New York State Limited Permit (Active)
NPI Number: 1528911450
GROUP NPI Number: 1316806276
Supervisor: Dr. Angela Gwak, MFT, PhD
I am a native New Yorker with roots in Taishan and Guangzhou, China. I love big cities and have lived in Boston and Toronto, but I love living in my favorite city in the world, New York!
In my free time, I enjoy collecting special edition books, playing Dungeons and Dragons (ask me about my spore druid, Enoki Dungoo), cooking creative meals for my two kids, and teaching myself to play the ukulele.