Melissa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Let's Connect (470) 206-2316
Therapy for adult women & men (AL/FL/GA) who are motivated to heal the wounds of the past in order to live a more peaceful, authentic life in the present. Somatics, psychodynamics & clinical hypnosis for emotional regulation and trauma resolution.
Since 2005, I have specialized in somatic & insight-oriented therapy for those who've achieved someone else's definition of 'success,' but find their life still lacking meaning, purpose, peace or joy.
Resolving what's getting in your way - once and for all - frees you to be your true Self and finally live a life that brings you peace, purpose and joy.
Combining somatic therapies with insight-oriented psychodynamic 'talk' therapy is critical to resolving long-standing emotional distress and obstacles that are still active in your Nervous System and that prevent you from growing in ways that you long for. This integration offers the kind of profound, lasting change that leads to a more peaceful life.
My areas of expertise include emotional dysregulation; stress & anxiety; trauma resolution; identity development; relationship conflict; life transitions; women coming out later in life; chronic pain & illness; grief & loss. Combining Somatic processing, Meditation tools, Tapping / Acupressure, Hypnosis & Progressive Counting, relief is possible.
Call or Email Melissa Lester now for a free 15 minute consultation - (470) 206-2316
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $240
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Medicare
- Out of Network
Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 206-2316
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Georgia / CSW003082 Melissa Lester
- In Practice for 28 years
- Attended University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Graduated 1997
- License: Alabama 6737C / 2026
- License: Florida SW25402 / 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 206-2316
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coming Out Later in Life
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 206-2316
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- EFT Tapping
- Energy Psychology
- Feminist
- Hypnotherapy
- Integrative
- Meditation Instruction
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 206-2316
Groups
Women Coming Out Later in Life Support Group
It's not unusual for women to delay coming out as lesbian, gay, bi, queer, pan, curious, questioning or 'No labels, please!' due to social, religious and family pressures. It's also not unusual for women's sexuality to shift from straight to 'not so straight.' This is a safe space that allows you to be curious at your own pace, get comfortable in your own skin and begin to explore the meaning of these issues for you. Information on this group and how to participate is at MelissaLesterLCSW.com. (Open to GA residents only due to licensure limitations.)
Expertise
Anxiety
Women's Issues
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$20-$30
Location
Location shared with attendees only.
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Email Melissa Lester about this group or call - (470) 206-2316
Location
Nearby Areas
Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (470) 206-2316