About

Hi there, I'm Michael! Great to meet you! My name is Michael T. Hester, LPC, LCDC, LVN, NCC, CCS, SAPR VA, D-SAACP Level II, and I am an Expert People Developer (EPD) with over 25 years of experience in the helping field. In addition to being a psychotherapist, I am a nurse, educator, and disabled military veteran. I completed the Air Assault School at the home of the 101st Airborne Division. I served honorably during peacetime and periods of war while assigned to the 86th Evacuation Hospital, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. My approach My approach to therapy is energetic, interactive, and solution-focused. Although I specialize in Adlerian therapeutic techniques, complementary methodologies are integrated to offer a highly personalized and holistic approach to therapy. What can clients expect to take away from sessions? Our team's primary areas of focus: Depression, anxiety, stress, and anger management; occupation and workplace issues; adjustment and alcohol and substance abuse disorders; military lifestyle challenges; and family concerns. My focus The types of clients that I typically work with express concerns about depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, and anger management; occupation and workplace issues; adjustment to life challenges and alcohol and substance abuse disorders; military lifestyle challenges; and family concerns. My communication style Everyone has their own unique needs, and I strive to meet them with joy, compassion, and understanding. You will be encouraged, supported, and challenged according to your personal growth journey. I will be truthful, but the truth will always be transmitted with kindness. My journey to therapy My entire life is deeply embedded in service. I was raised by a single father who also served in the army and supported extended family and friends. I simply believe that the healthiest people in the world care about others. My greatest satisfaction is achieved by helping others reach their maximum potential.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Client Focus

  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Hospice
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pregnancy/Childbirth
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Adlerian
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Existential
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Couples
  • Family

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • Bowie State University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

Years in Practice

17 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YP2500X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Professional
  • Code: 101YA0400X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Addiction
  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health

Credentials

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
  • Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LPC 71693 Verify TX
LPC 0701010939 Verify VA
LPC LPC005961 Verify GA
Counselor LC3472 Verify MD
Counselor 1003-0705 Verify TX

Practice Locations

1359 W 40th St

Norfolk, VA 23508-2340

Phone Number: (757) 533-1399

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