Dr. Monica Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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Currently unable to accept new clients
574F Ritchie Highway Suite 171 Severna Park, MD 21146
Monica Lester, Ed.D. is a Clinical Social Worker with nearly two decades of experience providing mental health services working with individuals, children, couples, families and groups. Throughout my years of providing therapy I have examined issues including substance abuse, behavior challenges, mood disorders, anger management, PTSD, neurodevelopmental, anxiety, self-image, stress, suicide, relationship and LGBTQ issues.
As a Mental Health Professional, I take a holistic approach to dealing with mental health and improving well-being, using a “wellness” model (as opposed to an “illness” one). I engage clients with a strengths-based, person-centered approach which highlight and encourage client's strengths.
My goals of therapy includes a focus on your action in the world, practicing new skills, adopting new habits, and new ways of moving in the world. I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment for clients to promote a safe space for healing. The best predictor of success in therapy is rapport—feelings of trust and respect (therapeutic alliance).
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Dr. Monica Lester now - (240) 335-8622
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Finances
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Johns Hopkins
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Dr. Monica Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW, LCSW-C
Email me or call with questions - (240) 335-8622
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 20161 Monica Lester
- In Practice for 23 years
- Attended Argosy University, Doctorate of Education Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2015
- License: District of Columbia LC50079979 / 2014
- Degree/Diploma from University of Maryland Baltimore Master of Social Work / 2003
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Monica Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW, LCSW-C
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (240) 335-8622
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Transgender
Dr. Monica Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW, LCSW-C
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (240) 335-8622
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychoanalytic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Monica Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW, LCSW-C
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (240) 335-8622
Location
Nearby Areas
Dr. Monica Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW, LCSW-C
Take the first step to help. Call now - (240) 335-8622