Shaun Lester, LPC

Shaun Lester, Ph.D., LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and an Approved Supervisor in Texas with more than 30 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, children, and groups. He earned a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Tech University, a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Religion from Eastern New Mexico University. The Ph.D. designation indicates a doctoral-level specialization in marriage and family therapy, and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential to practice counseling in Texas.

Throughout his career he has focused on family therapy, marital reconciliation, divorce recovery, parenting education, child and adolescent behavioral intervention, and individual life coaching. He assists clients navigating life transitions, anxiety, mood disorders, stress, relationship challenges, and issues with self-esteem, offering practical, compassionate strategies tailored to emotional and relational wellness.

Shaun has held leadership and clinical roles including Director of Programs at Crisis Intervention of Houston, Director of Counseling and Intervention Services at Women’s Protective Services, and Associate Clinical Psychologist at Lubbock State School. He manages a private practice at Compasstree Counseling and founded Help4Helpers, a free support network for human services professionals, as well as Ranger Wilderness, a Christian therapeutic wilderness program for children and adolescents.

Evidence-based family and individual care delivered online

Shaun Lester frequently applies family therapy to address patterns and relationships within households, helping family members improve communication, resolve conflicts, and navigate transitions together. He also offers couples and marital-focused interventions aimed at reconciliation and strengthening partnership skills, useful for couples facing separation, communication breakdowns, or major life changes.

In individual work he blends counseling and life coaching techniques to help clients manage anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem concerns, and panic symptoms, focusing on practical coping strategies and goal-oriented support. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Shaun collaborates with each client to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences and adjusts the plan over time as progress is made.

Online therapy sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, and other commitments and allow consistent support even when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver effective, evidence-based treatment tailored to each client.