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Lester Bullard

Lester Bullard

LCSW

Virginia

Support for stress and life transitions

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Profile summary

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Virginia · 0904019725
NPI
1396657805
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Virginia

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Work and wellbeing
  • Faith-informed when wanted
  • Veteran perspective

About Lester

Lester Bullard is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, and anger. He presents a calm, steady presence in session and aims to make conversations straightforward and practical. Lester welcomes talking about values and faith when clients want that included.

He draws on each person's background and beliefs to shape the work together. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can be changed, with concrete steps to improve communication, reduce overwhelm, and handle strong emotions. Lester pays attention to how culture, faith, and lived experience influence the issues people bring.

Before becoming a social worker, he served as a Navy Corpsman, an experience that contributes to his steady approach. That background informs how he listens and how he stays focused when topics are difficult. He uses that perspective to support people with veteran and armed forces concerns when relevant.

Lester identifies as Black and Christian and notes that faith can be part of the process if the client wants. He welcomes people with different political views and life paths, and he aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space for conversation.

In practical terms, sessions will look collaborative and person-centered. Lester helps clients set goals, practice new ways to talk and handle conflict, and work toward clearer life purpose and self-acceptance. He encourages steady progress and adjusts the approach as needs change.

How Lester’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Two evidence-based techniques often used with the kinds of concerns Lester addresses are problem-focused work and values-based approaches. Problem-focused work looks at specific worries or conflicts and breaks them into manageable steps to reduce stress or improve communication. Values-based approaches help people identify what matters most to them and align daily choices with those values, which can ease depression and clarify life purpose. He also draws on culturally aware listening and, when clients want it, faith-informed conversation to connect therapy to each person’s background and beliefs. Choosing the right blend of methods is a collaborative process. Lester will work with the client to decide which approaches fit their goals, adjusting course as needs change. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It also allows consistent check-ins during periods of high stress or life change. Because the therapist’s session formats were not specified in the biography, please confirm current session options before booking. This helps ensure the chosen format matches preferences, technology, and daily routines without assuming a particular service.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lester help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, anger, and related issues like workplace strain and life purpose.

What is his general therapy style?

His style is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on practical steps and listening to each person's background and values.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of experience as a clinician and brings previous service as a Navy Corpsman to his therapeutic approach.

What are his credentials and location?

He holds a LCSW license and practices in Virginia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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