Esther Boykin is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the Washington, DC area. A graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked with a myriad of clients including children, adults, couples, and families. She is the co-owner of Group Therapy Associates, a private practice in Haymarket, VA specializing in working with adolescents and couples in group and individual therapy settings. Her areas of special interest include teenagers, couple dynamics, and trauma. Outside of her clinical practice, Esther is a freelance writer and has published on a variety of relationship and mental health issues including teen marriage, the therapeutic process, and domestic violence. She is currently a featured Health & Wellness contributor for AssociatedContent.com and a recent addition to I Am Modern, a lifestyle magazine and website for mothers in the DC metro area. You can find more of her writing on her blog at http://blog.grouptherapyassociates.org and learn more about her clinical work at www.grouptherapyassociates.org.

The Reason I Became A Helping Professional

I became a marriage and family therapist because I love love and relationships. Whether its a romantic relationship or a loving friendship or a parent-child relationship, I believe that connection with other people is as vital to our survival as food and water. I also believe that therapy can help people live more fulfilling and satisfying lives by improving their relationship to others and themselves. Working with people to improve the relationships in their life is a unique opportunity to encourage and nurture the resiliency of the human spirit and the power of positive interpersonal connections. It is an honor and a joy to do work that allows me to be a positive influence in the lives of others.

Esther Boykin

Additional Details

I am:

Married

Esther Boykin

Payment Options

Accepts Credit Cards:

Yes

Accepts Insurance:

Yes

Accepts Paypal:

Yes

Sliding Scale:

No

Fee Range:

Between $81-120 per session