Michelle Lester
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
·MHSA, MSW, LCSWAbout
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained, you're not alone. Many people reach out when stressed, anxiety, past experiences, or relationship struggles start to feel too heavy to carry on their own. In our virtual sessions, we'll work together to help you find clarity, relief, and practical tools to move forward with greater confidence and balance. I support adults and college students in managing stress, anxiety, life transitions, and past trauma. Through a compassionate and practical approach, I provide tools to build confidence, establish healthy boundaries, and create balance. My goal is to help you heal, grow, and live a more fulfilling life. You deserve to feel heard, valued, and in control of your life. Taking the first step toward healing can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Change is possible, and with the right support, you can confidently move forward. If you're ready to begin, I’m here to help. I offer telehealth sessions for clients across North Carolina. **Specialties:** Therapy with me is a supportive space to process emotions, gain clarity, and build resilience. Using CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques, we'll work on reducing stress, improving relationships, and navigating life's transitions. You'll develop coping strategies to manage anxiety, trauma, and self-doubt. Together, we'll create a path toward healing, confidence, and balance. **Credentials & Experience:** Michelle Lester, LCSW, is a skilled clinician dedicated to empowering clients on their path to healing and growth. She holds a Master of Social Work from Simmons University with a focus on Advanced Clinical Practice and has over a decade of experience supporting adults and families.
"I use a client-centered approach, incorporating CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to help you manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Sessions provide a supportive space to explore challenges, build coping skills, and create meaningful change. Together, we'll work toward healing, resilience, and greater confidence in navigating life's ups and downs."
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Specialties
Areas of Focus
Therapeutic Approaches
Services & Pricing
Free Consultation
15 min · Online
Individual Therapy
50 min · Online
Couples Therapy
50 min · Online
Qualifications
Verified by Calm at Home
Licensed · MHSA, MSW, LCSW
Michelle Lester · Verified March 2026
Education and Years in Practice
Attended Simmons University, Master of Social Work in
Additional Credentials
Membership from National Association of Social Workers
Insurance & Policies
I directly bill your insurance but collect your co-pay the day of your appointment.
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Location
Insight Professional Counseling Services, PLLC
Burlington, WI, 27215
United States
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I use a client-centered approach, incorporating CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy to help you manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Sessions provide a supportive space to explore challenges, build coping skills, and create meaningful change. Together, we'll work toward healing, resilience, and greater confidence in navigating life's ups and downs.
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