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
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
Children or teens battling adoption-related attachment difficulties or school avoidance face significant emotional challenges. Managing these difficulties requires a nuanced approach. Abandonment fears and difficulty forming secure relationships cripple a child’s social development, while school avoidance disrupts a child's academic and socia
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
We realize that no two people are the same and as such, it is vital to tailor psychotherapy to meet your specific needs. Whether you are struggling with your relationship, infertility, postpartum depression, parenting, or anxiety issues, please know there is hope! Each psychotherapist is highly trained and experienced in certain specialties. Specia
As the facilitator of the process the focus is to build trust and provide sanctuary through the course as you build healthy, deeper and more fulfilling relationships.
My philosophy is that you will respond according to emotional needs that are not being met which can then effect your relationships with romantic partners, family members, friends
Are you struggling to have compassion for yourself, but eagerly offering it to others? Have you and your partner hit an impasse? Or maybe your family dynamics have shifted into the communication war zone? Guess what? It’s time for some needed and well-deserved life adjustments. Achieving personal and relational mental wellness is important to
I believe when we combine our faith with therapy, we are better equipped to face life's surprises and challenges. In Proverbs 11:14, Solomon declares, "where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory. Without good direction, people lose their way; the more wise counsel you follow, the better your
The therapists listed are members of GoodTherapy and pay us a membership fee
which helps support our services. By using this site you signify your assent and agreement to our terms of service.
GoodTherapy
uses cookies to personalize content and ads to provide better services for our users and to analyze our traffic. By
continuing to use this site you consent to our cookies.