Hello! I'm Les.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the State of Georgia with over 35 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and teens. I earned a Bachelors of General Studies (majoring in Psychology, Religion, Anthropology, Sociology and Philosophy) from Texas Tech University, a Masters Degree in Theology and Pastoral Counseling from Phillips University and Doctorate degree through a collaborative program between Emory University and Columbia Theological Seminary focusing on Psychology and Theology. I have had the privilege of working with clients who were experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, co-dependency, marital, parenting, family issues and/or just dealing with what life had thrown at them(Life is certainly uncharted territory sometimes). What I know to be true is that working together to identify, clarify and develop new strategies makes a difference. Having someone there to listen and walk with you through difficult moments can be monumental. Whether it’s going over coping skills, weighing the options or just being there to hear you out when you feel at a loss, I am there. With over three decades of experience and your teaching me how to be most useful to you, we can make a difference in the quality of your life.
My approach has evolved over the years having achieved competencies in numerous modalities (we will have many options in our work together, not a “one size fits all” approach). I deeply believe in the relationship as a powerfully healing reality. Building the relationship through trust, time, shared experiences and a little bit of humor, we create a “safe space to discuss whatever you deem is important. We will discover goals and resources to enhance life’s meaning. Despite the current difficulty and sometimes even because of it, we will discover the “new” that is emerging as we “lean into” and move through life’s challenges toward a new day.
I look forward to the privilege of working together.
-Les
SPECIALTIES
• Stress, Anxiety, Depression
• Family
• Parenting
• Self-esteem
• Trauma
• Life Challenges
Years of Experience: 35+
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
GA LPC LPC001575
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Les Cole. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Cole helped me feel at ease from day one. He listens carefully and empathetically. He provides perspectives and feedback that are thought provoking and extremely helpful. He often provides me a viewpoint that is eye-opening yet makes perfect sense. He’s trustworthy, clever, funny, and kind.
Written on Dec 22, 2020 after therapy with Les for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am incredibly grateful for getting matched with Dr. Cole! Before joining BetterHelp, I felt trapped by the issues that were on my mind. This was my first experience with personal counseling and I was unsure about the BetterHelp format; I was happily mistaken. From day one, I felt that Les really listened and understood my concerns. He always made himself available and helped me work through multiple topics including relationships, intimacy, letting go of the past, family, and others. Within 4 short weeks, I feel much happier and at peace with myself, and that's all thanks to Dr. Cole. Thank you!
Written on Nov 25, 2020 after therapy with Les for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Les has truly shown me that the taboo surrounding therapy is a load of crap. Anyone looking to better organize themselves (whether it be emotionally or mentally) will benefit from therapy. It also helps that Les is so cool when he and I speak. He doesn’t speak in medical terms or jargon. He keeps it simple with me and that is probably what I most appreciate.
Written on Nov 16, 2020 after therapy with Les for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd