Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Hester Purcell, LCSW, LISW-CP
North Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW-CP
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C011103
- Licensed in South Carolina
- LISW-CP, licence 12532
- NPI
- 1558721084
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Hester 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.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Caregiver stress
About Hester
Hester Purcell is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina and a LISW-CP in South Carolina with 12 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions.
Hester focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. She helps clients sort priorities, set small goals, and find clearer ways to communicate when relationships feel strained. She also supports people managing chronic illness, pain, caregiving stress, and the isolation that can come with those challenges.
Sessions are conversational and task-focused. Hester adapts conversations to match how each person prefers to work, whether that means problem-solving, planning, or talking through difficult feelings. She pays attention to everyday pressures like work, family schedules, and health concerns when suggesting next steps.
Her approach emphasizes clear, manageable strategies rather than long or abstract therapies. Clients can expect concrete tools for coping with anxiety, grief, and low mood, plus practical support for adjusting to major life changes. Hester uses her years of practice to keep plans realistic and tied to daily life.
People who want straightforward help with stress, communication problems, or chronic health and caregiving strains often choose to work with her. To begin, the usual next steps are a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the site.
BHow sessions work
How Hester adapts evidence-based techniques online
Hester uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of thinking; these methods are useful for anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem concerns. Behavioral strategies focus on small, doable actions such as activity planning or gradual exposure to reduce avoidance and build confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each client to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily routine. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting techniques over time, and keeping tools achievable between sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are provided. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter midweek check-ins, and reduce travel time. They can also allow people to work with a licensed professional while balancing caregiving, health appointments, or work commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and conversational with an emphasis on concrete coping strategies. She adapts sessions to problem-solving, planning, or talking through emotions depending on what each person needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience. That background informs realistic goal-setting and tools that fit everyday life.
What credentials and licensure does she hold?
She holds the credential LCSW and the credential LISW-CP. She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCSW and in South Carolina as an LISW-CP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on where the client is located.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers