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Michelle Lester

Therapist
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers virtual therapy for adults navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I strive to create a warm, supportive space where you can feel comfortable being yourself and talking openly. My approach is collaborative and empowering, and we’ll work together to better understand what’s going on and build practical tools that fit your life. My goal is to help you feel more confident, grounded, and supported as you move forward.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is focused on helping you find practical solutions that make day-to-day life feel more manageable. We work together to identify what’s getting in the way, set realistic goals, and build tools you can actually use outside of sessions. I support adults working through anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions, with an emphasis on progress and forward movement. Sessions are supportive, focused, and tailored to what matters most to you.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, you can expect a relaxed and supportive conversation focused on getting to know you and what brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about your goals, what you’d like to be different, and any immediate concerns you want help with. I’ll ask thoughtful questions and offer guidance to help bring clarity and direction early on. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about next steps.

If you do not see your insurance on Headway. Please message me about Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS), Healthy Blue, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Vaya, or WellCare. I use a different platform.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Simmons College, Other - Masters at Strayer University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Panic disorders, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Behavioral Activation (BA), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English