LCSW, CSW

Angela "Angie" Lester, LCSW, CSW

Experience7 years
LocationGeorgia
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Angela

Angela "Angie" Lester is a Georgia-licensed clinical social worker who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, grief, and ADHD-related difficulties.

Background and approach

With seven years of clinical experience, she draws on a practical, solution-oriented style that aims to meet each person's specific needs while treating them with respect and sensitivity. Her work blends evidence-based therapies to address emotional pain, post-traumatic reactions, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Angie uses cognitive and behavioral techniques alongside mindfulness practices and acceptance-based strategies to build skills for managing symptoms and navigating life transitions. She also incorporates approaches useful for trauma recovery and emotional regulation to personalize treatment plans.

Clients can expect a direct yet compassionate approach that emphasizes collaboration and pragmatic steps toward wellbeing. Angie frames therapy as a partnership focused on clear goals, tailored interventions, and steady support throughout change and healing.

How Angie Integrates Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Angela uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach practical emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that support stability during stressful times. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach she employs to help people clarify values, accept difficult internal experiences, and take committed action toward meaningful goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Angie works with each person to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, and she adapts techniques across sessions to find the best fit together.

Online therapy with Angie is offered through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity across transitions, and access consistent support from a licensed professional without traveling to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angie commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, ADHD, and several mood and personality related difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is direct and solutions focused, combining trauma-informed cognitive and behavioral methods with mindfulness and acceptance-oriented practices to build practical coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience working in mental health settings and has supported people with a wide spectrum of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, and addiction.

Where is Angie licensed to practice?

She is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW with the licensure noted as GA LCSW CSW007600.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for her services?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Angie?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English

What Angela can help with

Angela "Angie" Lester works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Angela works with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and mood disorders.

Angela works with many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

How Angela approaches therapy

Angela's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Angela is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Georgia, with 7 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Angela aims to support and empower you.