Michelle Lester
New therapist

Michelle Lester

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

·MHSA, MSW, LCSW
New therapist
Burlington, WI, United States
$120 - $200
Accepting clients

About

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."

I work with

Individual
Individual

Age groups

Adults
Adults
Seniors
Seniors

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

AnxietyCareer CounselingCoping Skills
DepressionEmotional DisturbanceFamily ConflictGriefInfidelityLife CoachingLife TransitionsMen's IssuesParentingRelationship IssuesSchool IssuesStressTrauma and PTSDWomen's IssuesImpulse Control Disorders

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Narrative Therapy
Attachment-based
Strength Based
Motivational Interviewing

Services & Pricing

Free Consultation

15 min · Online

Free

Individual Therapy

50 min · Online

$120

Couples Therapy

50 min · Online

$200

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

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

Accepts insurance

I directly bill your insurance but collect your co-pay the day of your appointment.

Payment Methods

Amex
Cash
Mastercard
Visa

Location

Primary

Insight Professional Counseling Services, PLLC

Burlington, WI, 27215

United States

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Secondary Office

Greensboro, NC, 27410

United States

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Available for online sessions

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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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$120 - $200 Per Session
Accepts insurance

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