Barbara Lester, LPC
- 25 years experience
- CBT and solution-focused
- Video phone chat messaging
About Barbara Lester
Her approach blends practical strategies with empathic listening. Barbara draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps clients identify how thoughts and beliefs shape feelings and actions, and then develop concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. She also integrates solution-focused techniques and trauma-informed methods when they fit a person's needs, tailoring interventions to each client's situation.
Barbara views counseling as an opportunity for growth and self-discovery within a supportive therapeutic relationship. She works collaboratively to clarify goals, build coping skills, and improve communication and family dynamics. With experience across women's issues, postpartum depression, forgiveness work, workplace concerns, and young adult challenges, she aims to help people navigate change and develop healthier ways of living. She welcomes those ready to begin that process and supports them in taking practical steps toward their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Barbara Lester have?
Barbara Lester has 25 years of experience in counseling individuals, couples, and families.
Is Barbara Lester a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are SC LPC 6148.
In which languages does Barbara Lester provide therapy?
Barbara Lester provides therapy in English.
Where is Barbara Lester located?
Barbara Lester is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Barbara Lester as my therapist?
You can work with Barbara Lester through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Barbara Lester work with international clients?
Barbara Lester does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Barbara Lester cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the Start Therapy button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Barbara Lester uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy as core tools in her online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, helping people reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and work-related struggles by learning practical skills and new ways of thinking. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing the effects of traumatic experiences, offering approaches to manage difficult memories, reduce emotional reactivity, and rebuild a sense of safety and control.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Barbara works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods as therapy progresses so that interventions fit the individual rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, and other commitments. These options allow licensed professionals like Barbara to deliver consistent care across distance, support ongoing skill practice between sessions, and make it simpler for clients to access therapy when and how it suits them best.