I specialize in both pornography & sexual addiction recovery along with trauma focused EMDR therapy to help with PTSD as well as betrayal trauma. I also effectively help individuals struggling with a variety of other issues like depression, anxiety, P.T.S.D., chemical dependency, codependence, relational issues, and grief. Over the past two decades
I believe in your innate power to heal and grow from uncomfortable and challenging life experiences. I also applaud your choice to begin the significant process of change through counseling services.
My philosophy to help illicit the dynamics of effective change you are seeking utilizes recognizing the power of intentionality.
“When you&
Are you someone who:
-is a deep thinker about life, the universe, and everything?
-is emotionally intense, and tends to experience your feelings very deeply and intensely?
-is prone to feeling overstimulated, overwhelmed, and sometimes slow to really trust others?
-has been left feeling bad around other people thinking you're too sensitive, too dra
It is my passion for people and relationships that led me to this profession. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, I enjoy helping couples identify areas for improvement in their relationship and find ways to re-connect and build a healthier, more satisfying relationship. I also enjoy working with individuals se
As a counselor, I believe that working through challenges such as depression, anxiety, co-dependency, addictions... in the present time is very important, along with examining wounds from childhood that are barriers to moving forward. Through this work, healing can occur with understanding, self-compassion, authenticity, and positive change. Most p
Combining insight-oriented therapy with body-based, somatic treatment approaches results in lasting change. I invite you to read about my work in detail at my website MelissaLesterLCSW.com, and schedule a free 20-minute consultation to further explore working together.
SPECIALTIES
Women's Issues
Anxiety, Stress, and Overwhelm
Emotional E
Life can be hard. Sometimes we have difficulty communicating with our partner, boss, children, or our parents. Sometimes we have difficulty adjusting to a new environment or new life circumstances. At times, we may feel stuck and unsure of how to make changes in our lives. Other times we may want to delve deeper and truly understand our motivations
If you struggle with self-doubt, self-criticism, poor body image, obsessive and intrusive thoughts, high emotional sensitivity, anxiety, perfectionism, or if you struggle to ask for help, or often put yourself last, go ahead and contact me because I have a deep desire to help support you. I believe that you have everything you need already inside o
I find great meaning in helping people connect with the things that matter most to them and live fuller and more satisfying lives, and have a great appreciation for the courage it takes to reach out for help when things aren’t working. I provide an accepting and compassionate environment with respect and admiration for individual differences
You may be struggling to understand and cope with the situations in your life--both past and present. I will offer you a safe place to be heard and explore what lies behind your experiences and your reactions to them. And I will help you find your authentic voice and power so that you can get unstuck and move forward with the insights you glean fro
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