Esther Boykin

Esther Boykin is more than a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; she's a catalyst for transformative growth. As a TEDx speaker and a trusted mental health expert in the media, Esther has graced screens and stages, championing the cause of self-compassion as the remedy for our collective emotional wounds.

As the CEO and founder of Group Therapy Associates and Therapy Is Not a Dirty Word, Esther provides accessible mental health care with a diverse staff of therapists serving clients across the DC metro area. Her impact resonates in boardrooms and retreats alike, as she shares her wisdom as a workplace consultant and workshop facilitator. She helps leaders and educators cultivate emotionally supportive work environments and hosts a luxury retreat program for high-achieving women of color called The Compassion Collective.

As a therapist, meditation teacher, speaker, and organizational consultant, she illuminates the path to self-compassion, affirming that it's not merely a luxury but a necessity for holistic well-being.