Laura Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, RPT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6701 West 64th Street, Overland Park, KS 66202
Not accepting new clients
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Laura Lester has been working in the social work field for over 10 years. She holds clinical licensure in Kansas and Missouri. Laura has experience working in counseling, hospital social work, community mental health, and case management. Laura enjoys working with children, teens, and adults who have experienced trauma, loss, major life changes, as well as difficulty managing worry, anger, sadness, and other intense emotions. Laura graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's degree in communications and University of Missouri with a masters in social work.
Laura is an integrative clinician who primarily uses play therapy, EMDR, CBT, and solution focused modalities to help individuals heal from trauma as well as manage stress and other uncomfortable emotions.
In addition to play therapy, Laura has received extensive training in solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and crisis intervention.
Call or Email Laura Lester now for a free 15 minute consultation - (913) 354-7424
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Medicaid
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Laura Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, RPT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Kansas / LSCSW 05375 Laura Lester
- In Practice for 13 Years
- Certificate from Association of Play Therapy RPT T6131 / 2023
- Attended University of Missouri-Columbia, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2011
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (913) 354-7424
Laura Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, RPT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Behavioral Issues
- Parenting
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (913) 354-7424
Laura Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, RPT
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Adlerian
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (913) 354-7424
Laura Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, RPT
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (913) 354-7424
Laura Lester
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSCSW, LCSW, RPT