ABOUT HOPE & SERENITY COLLECTIVE
Where Healing Meets Hope
OUR STORY
Hope, Healing, Personal Growth
Dr. Yvette Lester founded Hope & Serenity Collective with a
vision of creating more than a traditional counseling practice. She
envisioned a collaborative community where licensed mental health professionals and wellness providers work together to support healing of the whole person...mind, body, and spirit.
Our team is passionate about empowering individuals and families as they navigate emotional, behavioral, mental health and relationship challenges.
Every service is designed around the individual, allowing care to be responsive to each client's experiences, needs and goals.
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Founder, Dr. Yvette Lester
Dr. Yvette Lester is passionate about empowering individuals and
families to navigate and overcome emotional, behavioral, mental
health and relationship challenges. Mental health services within Hope & Serenity Collective are provided by Reality of HOPE Counseling & Educational Services, LLC, a trauma- informed counseling practice committed to compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals, couples, and families.
At Reality of HOPE, she has cultivated a warm and welcoming
environment centered around exceptional, client focused care. Services
are tailored to meet each clients' unique needs and delivered by highly
qualified and compassionate professionals. With more than 20 years of experience in the mental and behavioral health field, Dr. Lester specializes in trauma recovery, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She has extensive experience working with survivors of crime and trauma, individuals impacted by domestic violence and child abuse, and at-risk youth and adults. Her clinical approach integrates evidence-based
therapies with personalized treatment designed to foster lasting healing
and resilience.
Beyond counseling, Dr. Lester is an educator, clinical supervisor,
consultant, and speaker who is passionate about equipping individuals,
families, organizations, and communities with the knowledge and tools
needed to thrive. Through Hope & Serenity Collective, she continues to
expand access to innovative mental health treatment and wellness
services while fostering collaboration among professionals dedicated to
helping others heal.
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Clinical supervision
Trauma Support
Professional Training
Consulting
Motivational Speaking
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Angel Lester
HOLISTIC WELLNESS
Exercise Physiologist, Manicurist and Holistic Health Professional
As an Exercise Physiologist and Holistic Health Professional, Angel helps women address hormonal imbalances, fertility challenges, weight concerns and other wellness goals through personalized movement, intentional lifestyle changes and natural strategies. Her approach looks beyond symptoms to better understand the factors affecting the whole person. Care is proactive, preventative and deeply personalized, combining science, compassion and practical strategies that support sustainable change.
Angel's goal is to help women rediscover balance, strength and confidence in their bodies while creating realistic wellness practices that can become part of everyday life. Her commitment to whole person wellness also extends to healthy nail care. As a licensed manicurist, Angel provides premium nail services while prioritizing the health and integrity of the natural nail.
Jonathan Brookshire
Structurally Informed Neuromuscular Therapist
Jonathan is a structurally informed neuromuscular therapist who provides individualized, hands-on care for muscular tension, chronic pain and nerve impingement syndromes, clinically significant postural and biomechanical dysfunction, movement limitations, peripheral neuropathies, and more.
His practice emphasizes advanced technical skill in manual therapy combined with compassionate touch to ensure client comfort and increase body awareness, the cornerstone of healing. Working alongside the counseling team at the Hope and Serenity Collective, Jonathan supports clients’ physical well-being as part of a whole-person approach to care.
Maria Girardi
Licensed Massage Therapist
Maria Girardi is a Licensed Massage Therapist with approximately 14 years of experience helping clients find relief from everyday stress, muscular tension, and discomfort while promoting relaxation and overall well-being. She offers a range of massage services, including relaxation, deep-pressure, hot stone, prenatal, chair, and stress-relief massage, tailoring each session to the individual needs and comfort of her clients.
Maria is passionate about helping people feel better in their bodies and values continuing education as an important part of providing knowledgeable, high-quality care. Her warm, client-centered approach creates a comfortable environment where clients can slow down, relax, and focus on their physical well-being. As part of Hope & Serenity Collective, Maria supports the Collective's whole-person approach to wellness by helping clients incorporate relaxation, stress reduction, and therapeutic touch into their overall self-care.
Our Philosophy
Caring for More Than One Part of You
Wellness is interconnected. Hope & Serenity Collective brings together emotional support, personal development and holistic wellness to help clients move toward greater balance in every area of life.
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