Ester Ben-Dov, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Ester is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Ester is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Hebrew
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New York
More about Ester
- 11 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC
I help adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and recurring patterns. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative—offering thoughtful questions, relevant strategies, and clinical insight. Clients describe me as deeply engaged and supportive. Drawing from evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and IFS, I tailor our work to your unique goals. Together, we'll break unhelpful patterns and build tools to support resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful connection.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Harm Reduction
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Licenses
Ester Ben-Dov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902203094.
- LMHC · New York · 6342 · Renews August 2026
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ester Ben-Dov offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Ester Ben-Dov works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Ester Ben-Dov speak?
Ester Ben-Dov speaks Hebrew.
How many years of experience does Ester Ben-Dov have?
Ester Ben-Dov has 11 years of experience.
Where is Ester Ben-Dov licensed to practice?
Ester Ben-Dov is licensed to practice in New York.
Does Ester Ben-Dov accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Ester Ben-Dov does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Ester Ben-Dov offer?
Ester Ben-Dov offers clients Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
How can I communicate with Ester Ben-Dov?
Ester Ben-Dov can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Ester Ben-Dov?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.