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Ashleigh Lester

Therapist
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I have spent the past 20 years working with children, adolescents and adults in hospitals, residential settings and private practice. I employ a passion for walking life's difficult journeys alongside-in partnership with-my clients. I have experience working with individuals struggling with illness, grief/bereavement, relationships, co-dependency, alcohol/drug abuse, trauma, parenting, depression/anxiety and general life difficulty.

My approach to therapy

The therapeutic relationship is of the utmost importance to my work. Using this foundation I work collaboratively with clients to assist them in feeling understood, while also identifying their goals and developing strategies for becoming the healthiest and most fulfilled versions of themselves. I work excpetionally well with clients who are hesitant about and resistant to therapy due to my warm, compassionate, non-judgmental and engaging style.

What you can expect from me

Clients who choose to work with me can expect to leave sessions feeling understood and supported. I challenge clients when needed, but in a manner that feels positive and encouraging. Many of us feel as if we are on a symbolic island, struggling in isolation. My primary goal is to assist clients in establishing that they are not alone and gently nudge them towards living to their full potential.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    M.Ed at Vanderbilt University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, End of life care, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Codependency Behavioral, Humanistic, Strength-Based, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Positive Psychology, Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Multi-Systemic (MST), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Children
  • Languages
    English