Esther McDonough, MSW, LCSW Qualified Supervisor

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  • Esther McDonough, Registered Clinical Social Worker
  • 1314 Cape Coral Parkway E Suite 322, Cape Coral, Florida, 33904
  • Phone: 239 471 2928
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  • Session Fees: Now taking the following insurances: Aetna/Coventry health Care/First Network, Humana/Choice Care/New Directions Behavior Health/MHNet BL/BS United Medicare.
  • www.crossworks.me


I believe that every day brings about change. We all have the power to change our lives, we just need to stay effective and learn to do what works.

I work with a Christian perspective. I believe in the strength based philosophy.


When and How to Reach Us:

Clients can schedule sessions from Monday to Thursdays 1 PM to 7 PM. After hours appointments are scheduled upon request and availability.

Crossworks is located at 1314 Cape Coral Pwky E Suite 322 in Cape Cape Coral FL, 33904. We are located in the Zaks building on the 3rd floor. There is plenty of parking in the AWOL parking lot. Also there is a bus stop in front of the Zaks building.


On the day of your visit, just take the elevator to the 3rd floor once you’re at the third-floor you can walk straight off the elevator through the hallway to Suite 322 on your right.

You will find a welcoming, comfortable relaxing environment. The office is handicapped accessible.


I Use Diverse Theories:

  • narrative therapy
  • solution focus therapy
  • cognitive therapy
  • dialectical behavior therapy
  • family system therapy
  • I enjoy working with individuals from diverse cultures and all age groups.  I see patients in the following modalities; individual, family, and group.  


    I believe that Therapy needs to bring hopefulness!

    My approach is “Therapy by THE BEACH”


    The approach works through assisting people and supporting people to navigate through the storms of life

    T = Therapeutic  techniques for positive change

    H = Healthy mental imagery  

    E = Empirical data and measurement of change


     
    B = Behavioral insight

    E = Effective interventions

    A = Acceptance of unconditional humane worth

    C = Cognitive restructuring

    H = Holistic approach body, mind, and spirit


    Treatments include but are not limited to:

    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • ADHD
    • Bipolar
    • Mood
    • Disorders;Associative Disorders
    • PTSD
    • Attachment/Trauma
    • Autism
    • Schizophrenia
    • Personality Disorders
    • Childhood Disorders

    Children, Family, Couples, and Group Counseling Sessions available.


    Therapy is conducted in a relaxed hopeful environment. Therapy sessions can cover multiple and diverse issues. We work with the young and the older client. New families and teens with concerns, behavioral issues, disappointments, marital conflicts, major life transitions, and end of life issues.

    We work with people that are going through the grieving process, and also people with complicated grief issues.We may see someone who is going through a time of loneliness and/or hopelessness. We see families that are going through difficult transitions, and parents with the empty nest syndrome.  


    Many of our clients are seen during adjustment periods in their lives, they sometime will present with symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. We see people for PTSD, and people who survived horrific events. We also provide services for severe mental health issues and diagnosis’.


    Esther McDonough Reaches

    Cape Coral FL