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Lera Less(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Georgia
Academic challenges- Anxiety - Relationship issues- Stress management-Mood disorders-Life purpose & meaning-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Lera Less is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 26 years of experience working with preteens, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in supporting clients through depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and career exploration. Many of her clients face challenges related to academic pressure, family dynamics, life transitions, or emotional regulation. Lera offers a safe, supportive space where individuals can process their experiences and develop skills to manage life more effectively.

Her approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. Lera draws from evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques. She believes that therapy should not only relieve emotional distress but also help clients build resilience, gain self-understanding, and grow toward long-term emotional wellness. Her style is warm and respectful, creating a nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and empowered.

Lera’s professional background includes work in schools, private practice, and community mental health settings, giving her deep insight into the emotional and developmental needs across different life stages. She combines clinical expertise with genuine care, helping clients navigate complex issues with clarity and confidence.

Lera offers remote therapy sessions via a secure online platform, making counseling convenient and accessible. She is currently accepting new clients for virtual appointments.


Message to clients

Starting therapy takes courage, and I want you to know that this space was created for you. Here, your thoughts, emotions, and goals truly matter. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and centered on you as a whole person not just the challenges you’re facing.

Together, we’ll create a treatment plan that reflects your unique needs, strengths, and life experiences. I believe that healing is not a one-size-fits-all process, so our work will move at a pace that feels comfortable and meaningful to you. My goal is to help you gain clarity, strengthen self-awareness, and develop lasting tools for personal growth and emotional balance.

Above all, I want you to feel seen, understood, and genuinely supported throughout our time together. This space is here to help you reconnect with yourself, rediscover your resilience, and move toward lasting change.

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Work and Education

Years of Experience: 26 years

Unified Counseling, Therapist, 2011 - Present

Clark Atlanta University, MA Counseling Psychology, 2000

Licensure

Georgia: LPC007192

Languages

English

Specialties

Academic challenges - Addressing underperformance in coursework, school avoidance, and procrastination

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood

Life purpose & meaning - Exploring one’s beliefs and values around life purpose, meaning, and spirituality; addressing the barriers to living a life that feels fulfilling, including instigating change or developing new habits




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareSource
  • Centene
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$140 (60min)

Additional session information

Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week

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