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
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
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
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
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
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 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&
Helping my clients become empowered in their situation is my true hearts work. Whether it may be a diagnosis, a trauma, loss of a loved one, or a sudden change in one's life, I help my clients work through their situation to become more empowered and satisfied in their lives and with themselves. My approach is authentic and genuine combined w
In today’s demanding world, success often comes at the cost of personal well-being. For those at the top of their fields—executives, entrepreneurs, and high-performing professionals—the pressures of maintaining excellence, balancing demanding schedules, and navigating complex relationships can lead to overwhelming stress, anxiety,
I believe everyone has the capacity and desire for individual growth. Whether an individual has come from a troubled background or a supportive family environment, there is always room for increased personal awareness and development. I believe in providing a very supportive environment, both physically and emotionally. I am caring, empathetic, and
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