Therapist profile
Angela "Angie" Lester, LCSW, CSW
LCSW - Stress and family related concerns
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About Angela
Angela "Angie" Lester is a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Georgia with seven years of experience in mental health. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and struggles related to parenting and family life.
Angie helps people who have experienced trauma or emotional abuse. She also supports those coping with addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and the strain that comes from work like first responder roles or military service. She lists a range of additional focus areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, and communication or control issues.
Her style is direct and solution-focused. Sessions are practical and aim to give clear tools for everyday problems. Angie draws on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness methods.
In sessions she will work with a person to identify specific goals and then practice skills that fit those goals. That can include learning new ways to manage strong emotions, reframing unhelpful thoughts, or building routines that reduce stress. She describes treatment planning as a personalized process rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
People can expect straightforward conversation and step-by-step strategies. Angie combines talk with exercises and homework when that helps progress. She asks readers to use the online matching steps to schedule a first session and begin planning next steps.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking actions that match what matters most. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and parenting stress by clarifying priorities and building small, consistent habits.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches techniques to test unhelpful thinking, build coping skills for panic or depression, and create concrete plans for behavior change.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Angie will work with the person to choose or combine methods based on goals, preferences, and what feels useful in early sessions. She adjusts the plan over time if something isn’t working.
Confirm which online session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into busy days, require less travel, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can include talking through problems, practicing behavioral exercises, and assigning short activities to try between sessions, all aimed at making changes that fit everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family life?
She works with adults on family problems, parenting strain, communication issues, and intimacy-related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and solution-focused, combining talk with practical skills and exercises to manage emotions and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in the mental health field.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Clinical Social Worker with the credentials LCSW and CSW, licensed in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can she see people overseas?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.