Hester Purcell , LCSW, LISW-CP

Hester Purcell is a licensed social worker practicing in North Carolina with 12 years of professional experience. She holds the credentials LCSW and LISW-CP - explained as Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice - and brings a thoughtful, experienced perspective to helping people navigate difficult periods in life.

Hester focuses on stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and the challenges of major life changes. She also works with individuals facing caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication difficulties, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Her approach centers on treating each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the client’s unique needs.

Clients can expect a collaborative process in which Hester supports and empowers them to take steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. She emphasizes practical strategies and personalized guidance, recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage and that progress often begins with small, steady changes.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Hester uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical coping skills and emotional processing. One approach focuses on building concrete coping strategies - teaching tools to manage stress, anxiety, and everyday triggers so clients can respond differently to difficult situations. Another approach centers on processing loss and life transitions - helping clients make sense of grief, adjust expectations, and find ways to rebuild meaning after change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Hester works with each person to identify goals, assess needs, and adapt methods over time so the plan fits the client’s preferences and circumstances. The therapist and client decide together which techniques feel most useful and when to try different options.

Online therapy makes these methods accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, continuity of care during busy periods, and the ability to receive support from home or on the go while working with licensed professionals who focus on practical, evidence-based help.