Hester Purcell, LCSW, LISW-CP

Hester Purcell is a licensed clinical social worker based in North Carolina with 12 years of professional experience working with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She holds the credentials LCSW and LISW-CP - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LISW-CP indicates a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a clinical practice endorsement - and is licensed to practice in both North Carolina and South Carolina.

Her practice emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to match each person’s unique needs and circumstances. Hester has particular experience supporting people managing caregiver responsibilities, chronic pain, illness, or disability, and those dealing with isolation, communication challenges, or major life changes. She focuses on helping clients build coping skills, strengthen motivation and confidence, and find ways to move toward a more fulfilling life.

Hester approaches the work as a collaborative process, offering practical guidance and emotional support while empowering clients to take the steps that feel right for them. She frames seeking help as a courageous first move toward change and remains committed to supporting clients through that journey.

Evidence-Based Support Delivered Remotely

Hester Purcell uses proven, evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs. One common approach in her work is skills-based coping strategies, which focus on teaching practical tools for managing anxiety, stress, and depression so clients can handle day-to-day challenges more effectively. Another approach emphasizes grief-focused supportive therapy, offering space to process loss while developing routines and coping methods that reduce overwhelm and restore a sense of meaning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Hester works collaboratively with clients to determine which techniques fit their goals, values, and preferences. She adapts plans over time based on progress, feedback, and changing needs so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Hester is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from home or wherever works best, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on practical steps toward improvement.