Children or teens battling adoption-related attachment difficulties or school avoidance face significant emotional challenges. Managing these difficulties requires a nuanced approach. Abandonment fears and difficulty forming secure relationships cripple a child’s social development, while school avoidance disrupts a child's academic and socia
As a counselor, I believe that working through challenges such as depression, anxiety, co-dependency, addictions... in the present time is very important, along with examining wounds from childhood that are barriers to moving forward. Through this work, healing can occur with understanding, self-compassion, authenticity, and positive change. Most p
Combining insight-oriented therapy with body-based, somatic treatment approaches results in lasting change. I invite you to read about my work in detail at my website MelissaLesterLCSW.com, and schedule a free 20-minute consultation to further explore working together.
SPECIALTIES
Women's Issues
Anxiety, Stress, and Overwhelm
Emotional E
Life can be hard. Sometimes we have difficulty communicating with our partner, boss, children, or our parents. Sometimes we have difficulty adjusting to a new environment or new life circumstances. At times, we may feel stuck and unsure of how to make changes in our lives. Other times we may want to delve deeper and truly understand our motivations
I find great meaning in helping people connect with the things that matter most to them and live fuller and more satisfying lives, and have a great appreciation for the courage it takes to reach out for help when things aren’t working. I provide an accepting and compassionate environment with respect and admiration for individual differences
You may be struggling to understand and cope with the situations in your life--both past and present. I will offer you a safe place to be heard and explore what lies behind your experiences and your reactions to them. And I will help you find your authentic voice and power so that you can get unstuck and move forward with the insights you glean fro
\"HEALING, TRANSFORMATION and ultimately MANIFESTATION!!!\" is my motto. I want every individual I work with to define their power in the world by overcoming and expanding from any barriers to PERSONAL GROWTH! I work with adults on parenting issues, domestic violence, past trauma, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and depression. I work with a
In a relaxed and productive environment, I guide people in how to experience a greater sense of fulfillment and authenticity in their lives and relationships. I’ve been a licensed therapist for 25 years, and I specialize in couples counseling, stress and anxiety, men’s issues, and helping people who are just struggling with a general se
Talking through your struggles and problems is necessary as life and relationships present their challenges. I am an attachment-based therapist. Every individual has an attachment style which impacts every aspect of life and their intimate relationships. Your attachment style plays a big role in the way you communicate. Your attachment style is yo
Dr. Bright uses an Integrative approach to counseling. She incorporates mindfulness-based interventions focused on meditation and relaxation, as well as Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Narrative orientations. Her main values as a counselor include establishing and maintaining a strong rapport and authentic relationship with client
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