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Joanna Lester

Therapist
2 years of experience
Regularly rebookedMore than 70% of clients return for care
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Stress management, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome. I’m Joanna Lester (she/they/we), a Colorado-based virtual therapist specializing in life transitions, inner growth, and deepening self trust. If you're used to holding it all together but find yourself feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck beneath the surface, you're not alone. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space to slow down, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and move toward meaningful, lasting change—from self-doubt to self-trust, from burnout to balance.

My approach to therapy

At the heart of our sessions is my commitment to ensuring you feel deeply understood and heard, with an approach that's carefully tailored to your unique needs. Using evidence-based techniques, we'll help you master your emotions and reacting, turning challenges into stepping stones for personal power.

What you can expect from me

We'll focus on tools that fit your real life, helping you feel more confident and grounded day to day. If you're already carrying a lot, therapy is a space to reconnect with your strength, build new skills, and feel more at ease. If you're ready (or even just curious), I’m here to walk with you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Naropa University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at University of Colorado at Boulder
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Colorado)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum Medicaid CO, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, Select Health - Colorado, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Women's issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Depression, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Attachment Based, Relational, Strength-Based, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English