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Dr. Donita Lester

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges? Perhaps past experiences continue to affect how you feel, connect, or move through daily life. You are not alone. I work with adults seeking healing, clarity, and a greater sense of peace. Together, we create a space that honors your story, cultural background, and personal beliefs, including faith if that is important to you.

My approach to therapy

I integrate clinical counseling with trauma informed and faith based approaches when desired. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in helping you feel safe, understood, and supported while building insight, resilience, and practical tools for lasting change.

What you can expect from me

Taking the first step toward healing can feel difficult, but it can also be life changing. If you are ready to begin working through what has been holding you back, I invite you to reach out today to schedule a session or learn more about how we can begin your path toward healing and growth.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    EdD (Doctor of Education) at Argosy University,, MS (Master of Science) at National Louis University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Louisiana)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Processing (CPT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Multi-Systemic (MST), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Strength-Based, Behavior Modification, Transpersonal, Behavior Management, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Bowen Family Systems, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Humanistic, Positive Psychology, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Relational, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English