Michelle Lester, LPC, MA, BS

Michelle Lester

Licensed Professional Counselor,
Masters in Counseling Psychology.

(847) 312-3300

michelle@northshorecounseling.com

Scope of Practice

Individual, adolescent, family and group counseling.

Divorce/divorce mediation.

Substance abuse.

Anxiety and depression.

Hours

Flexible hours by appointment only. Please call to schedule.
Usually available Mondays 5-8pm, Thursday 5-8pm.

Payment Information

Please see the Contract for Services for rates and payment information.

Request an Appointment Online

To request an appointment, please visit the scheduling portal online at…

https://www.therapyportal.com/p/northshore60062/

At the portal, select your therapist of choice and look for an available appointment that suits your schedule.

After you have requested an appointment, you will receive an email notification to let you know if the appointment you requested was accepted or denied. Notification will be sent to the email you provided when you requested the appointment.

You can find directions here.

Please have your intake forms completed before you arrive for your first session. Here is a quick link to the intake forms.

If it is possible, please fax your paperwork in to 847-205-0377 at least 24 hours prior to your first appointment. Be sure to specify the name of your therapist and your first appointment day and time on your cover page.

Education

Michelle Lester earned her undergraduate degree in Social Work from Xavier University Cincinnati OH, and her masters in Counseling Psychology from North Park University, Chicago IL.

Brief Bio

Michelle Lester is therapist and mediator. After graduating with a degree in Social Work from Xavier University, she volunteered with Women Helping Women in Cincinnati, Ohio where she worked as a rape victim advocate and served on a domestic violence hotline. Ms. Lester returned to school in 2008 to earn a Paralegal Certificate, and subsequently worked as a Paralegal specializing in Family Law. She completed mediation training in 2015 She earned her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from North Park University in 2016. In her full-time employment, Ms. Lester works as a substance abuse counselor.