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Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Melissa Lester

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Let's Connect (470) 206-2316
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For over 20 years I have specialized in therapy and counseling for women around issues of anxiety, depression, overwhelm, emotional eating, trauma, sexual orientation (including coming out later in life), grief, loss and more. The aging process, chronic pain and chronic illness are also areas of focus in my work. My practice combines evidence based psychodynamic and somatic approaches with a feminist theory perspective. Expertise includes various forms of Embodiment work, Meditation, Tapping, Somatic processing, Progressive Counting, Hypnosis, Meditation and more. Let’s find out what's really possible for you.
Combining insight with body-based, somatic & sensory approaches offers immediate and long-term relief. From an insight oriented and feminist theory perspective, we will forge your path from where you are now to where you want to be. Because therapy can (and should be) life-changing. To schedule a free 20 minute phone consult, go to MelissaLesterLCSW.com
Good therapy is safe, healing & transformative. By changing your relationship with Self, you change your relationship with everyone and everything else. This is the power of therapy. My goal is to bring you the greatest relief possible, as quickly as possible, and to increase your experience of joy along the way.
Call or Melissa Lester now for a free 15 minute consultation - (470) 206-2316

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

(470) 206-2316
Please use the link on my website to book a free 20-minute phone consult. In office, telehealth, days, evenings and weekend appointments.
I specialize in Women's Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
$240 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (470) 206-2316
Photo of Melissa Lester, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

(470) 206-2316
Please use the link on my website to book a free 20-minute phone consult. In office, telehealth, days, evenings and weekend appointments.
I specialize in Women's Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
$240 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $240
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Out of Network
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I am in network with Aetna and Medicare Part B and file claims directly on your behalf. I am an Out of Network provider for all other plans and supply you with a Superbill to submit for reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 206-2316
Photo of Melissa Lester, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
I am in network with Aetna and Medicare Part B and file claims directly on your behalf. I am an Out of Network provider for all other plans and supply you with a Superbill to submit for reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 206-2316
Photo of Melissa Lester, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Georgia / CSW003082 Melissa Lester
  • In Practice for 27 Years
  • Certificate from EFT International Tapping Trainer EFT Tapping Trainer / 2020
  • Attended University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Graduated 1997
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Specializing in Women's Issues since 2005 including stress, overwhelm, trauma resolution, LGBTQ issues, coming out later in life, relationship conflict, and major life transitions including loss, grief, aging, chronic pain and chronic illness.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 206-2316
Photo of Melissa Lester, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
Specializing in Women's Issues since 2005 including stress, overwhelm, trauma resolution, LGBTQ issues, coming out later in life, relationship conflict, and major life transitions including loss, grief, aging, chronic pain and chronic illness.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 206-2316
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Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Women's Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Bisexual
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coming Out Later in Life
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
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Together, we can help you create a more peaceful and meaningful life, reduce and/or eliminate traumatic responses once and for all, achieve and maintain emotional calm, and create relationship boundaries that give you control of your life. Discernment and choice is possible. And good therapy can absolutely get you there.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 206-2316
Photo of Melissa Lester, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
Together, we can help you create a more peaceful and meaningful life, reduce and/or eliminate traumatic responses once and for all, achieve and maintain emotional calm, and create relationship boundaries that give you control of your life. Discernment and choice is possible. And good therapy can absolutely get you there.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 206-2316
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Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

3 Endorsements

Anna Lisa Derenthal
Anna Lisa Derenthal
Licensed Professional CounselorMSLPC
Melissa has a unique gift, an intuitive ability to connect with people on a deep level with a healing compassion that gets right to the heart of one's struggles. I highly recommend her.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

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
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Using a combination of psychodynamic and somatic therapies offers both immediate and long-term relief. Together we will have many approaches to choose from, based on what resonates most for you on any given day. Some of our options include Meditation, Tapping, Somatic processing, Hypnosis, Progressive Counting and more. Please reach out with any questions you have about getting started.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 206-2316
Photo of Melissa Lester, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
Using a combination of psychodynamic and somatic therapies offers both immediate and long-term relief. Together we will have many approaches to choose from, based on what resonates most for you on any given day. Some of our options include Meditation, Tapping, Somatic processing, Hypnosis, Progressive Counting and more. Please reach out with any questions you have about getting started.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 206-2316
Photo of Melissa Lester, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

(470) 206-2316
"
Please use the link on my website to book a free 20-minute phone consult. In office, telehealth, days, evenings and weekend appointments.
Call for a free consultation now - (470) 206-2316
Photo of Melissa Lester, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
Please use the link on my website to book a free 20-minute phone consult. In office, telehealth, days, evenings and weekend appointments.
Call for a free consultation now - (470) 206-2316
Photo of Melissa Lester, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Melissa Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW