Licensed clinical social worker recordGeorgia
Angela "Angie" Lester, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Georgia
- LCSW, licence CSW007600
- NPI
- 1255977252
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
These details come from information Angela supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Angela
Angela "Angie" Lester is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Georgia with seven years of experience in mental health. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and trauma or abuse. Angie also addresses concerns like ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and career or life changes.
Her style is direct and focused on practical steps. Sessions emphasize clear goals and concrete skills. She uses therapies that aim to change unhelpful patterns and teach coping tools for everyday life.
Angie draws on cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and try different responses. She also incorporates dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) influences work on values and moving toward meaningful action.
In trauma work she uses approaches that target symptoms and reduce repetitive distressing memories. She has experience with interventions used for trauma-related sleep problems and imagery rehearsal when appropriate. Treatment plans are adjusted based on what a person needs and how they respond.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. People can expect straightforward talk about problems, skills to practice between meetings, and regular review of progress. Angie aims to help people manage symptoms and rebuild routines that support daily functioning.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts. ACT can be useful for depression, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing them with new behaviors and experiments; it often helps with anxiety, panic, mood problems, and some patterns of avoidance. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes building specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication in tense moments.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what works. Clients and the therapist check progress and choose skills that fit the person’s daily routine and stressors.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the available options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports practicing skills between meetings in the places where problems actually happen. The therapist will talk through practical details and help match session pacing and methods to a client’s schedule and needs.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her style is direct and solutions focused. She uses cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical skills, mindfulness, and ACT to teach practical coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working in mental health settings with a range of mood, trauma, and behavioral concerns.
Is she licensed to practice in Georgia?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia and also holds CSW on her record.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers