Lester Kaplan, LCSW, LCSW-C, DCSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Austin, TX. Works with Couples Treatment. Complex PTSD., Depression and Divorce. Sees clients in person and online. Works out of network for insurance. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Depression
• Divorce
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Life Transitions
• Relationship Issues
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Dialectical Behavior (DBT)A skills-based therapy grown out of CBT. Teaches ways to manage intense emotions, get through crises, stay present and handle relationships.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• Family / MaritalTherapy with couples or families together, focused on communication, conflict and the patterns between people.
• Family SystemsSees a person as part of their family as a whole, and explores roles, patterns and communication across the family rather than one person's problems alone.
• Forensic PsychologyPsychology applied to legal matters, such as evaluations for courts, custody or criminal cases.
• In Person and Telehealth
• InterpersonalA structured, time-limited therapy focused on relationships and life events, such as conflict, loss or big role changes, and how they affect mood.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Couples Treatment. Complex PTSD., Depression, Divorce, Dual Diagnosis, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Sex Therapy, Sexual Addiction, Stress, Trauma and PTSD

Insurance

Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $250, couple sessions $325

Payment methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Ages

Adults

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Group

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Education

Hunter College Graduate School of Social Work

Years in practice

46

Education & qualifications