Donita Lester (she / her)

LPC
Accepting Clients

Hi, I am delighted to meet you. My name is Dr. Donita Lester and I look forward to helping you on your healing journey.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Hinsdale, IL

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I pride myself on using a flexible and multi-faceted approach in working with my clients and have worked with clients from every walk of life in my eleven year history working in the behavioral healthcare industry. I provide expert services for older children, adults, geriatrics, couples, and families. I feel especially well-qualified to work with clients struggling with addiction, trauma, questioning faith, or those facing distress related to discrimination.

My Background and Approach

I am certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Illinois. I completed my Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) in Applied Behavioral Science from National Louis University in 2002 and went on to earn my Master’s Degree (M.A.) in Counseling and Human Services from National Louis University in 2004. I completed my Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Pastoral Community Counseling from Argosy University in 2017. My work experience in the behavioral healthcare industry is extensive. I have worked in hospital, university, correctional, and private-practice settings. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, culturally sensitive and trauma-informed. I am also comfortable providing faith-based counseling and recently completed a book entitled, "Spiritual Impartations by God."

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My passion to help others as an LPC is informed by my beliefs. I believe that our beliefs, faith, and life experience works in concert to determine our psychological well-being. So, to help others it is necessary to examine - and change - each component in this triangle of determination. I am an avid supporter of social justice movements like Black Lives Matter and have a passion for helping others who may be facing oppression because of their race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or immigration status.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Eclectic Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Marriage Counseling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Adoption Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Infertility
  • Insomnia
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Spirituality
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 17 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $35 - 80/session

Info

Email Donita
15 Spinning Wheel Rd., Suite 30
Hinsdale, IL 60521

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