Donita Lester
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Chicago, IL 60616
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My unique training and background has uniquely prepared me to work with diverse clientele including teenagers, adults and geriatrics. I have advanced training both in clinical counseling as well as pastoral, faith-based counseling approaches. I am able to integrate these approaches in my work with my clients. I am ideally suited for clients looking for an inclusive counseling approach emphasizing acceptance of cultural diversity and its profound effect on health and well-being.
I consider my specialties to be the treatment of depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship problems, women's issues, as well as faith-based counseling.
I am so happy you found me here on Psychology Today. I promise to be an ally and to work hard with you every step of the way to help you accomplish your goals in your healing journey.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $80
- Couple Sessions $80
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- BCBS Community Health Plan
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Medicaid
- Meridian
- Out of Network
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Donita Lester
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178016247 Donita Lester
- In Practice for 10 Years
- Attended Argosy University, Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Pastoral Community Counseling, Graduated 2017
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Donita Lester
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Addiction
Expertise
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Video Game Addiction
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (872) 250-4350
Donita Lester
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (872) 250-4350
Donita Lester
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Location
Additional Location
Illinois Street
Rockford, IL 61101
(872) 250-4350Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
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Donita Lester
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC