Chet  Lesniak

Chet Lesniak

He/Him/His

Psychologist, PhD Licensed Psychologist, LP Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York Accepting Online
Updated September 18, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics
  • Life transitions
  • Stress management
  • Trauma

Professional statement

Dr. Chet Lesniak is a Psychologist located in Dover, NH. Dr. Lesniak has over 30 years of experience as a psychologist, and has worked across many different mental health conditions, life situations, and barriers to happiness. Many of Dr. Lesniak’s clients struggle with overwhelming amounts of stress. They face anxiety, sadness, and fear as they go through their daily lives, which leads to the feeling of never being able to relax. They may be going through grief after a loss, conflict in their relationships, or major changes in their lives.



Dr. Lesniak tailors therapy sessions to the individualized needs of the client. He understands that therapy — and healing — doesn’t look the same for everyone, which is why he draws from many different therapy approaches with his clients. Clients set goals for their mental health, working towards those goals with Dr. Lesniak’s support. He also practices Gestalt therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and more for an integrated approach to well-being.



Dr. Lesniak earned a PhD in Psychology from New York University. He previously worked at New York Medical Center, Bellevue Hospital, and Cape Cod Psych Center. His style is down-to-earth and practical, and his encouragement has helped numerous individuals reach their mental health goals and find happiness.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Chet Lesniak is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $100 (45min)
  • Sliding scale: $75 - $100

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
  • IvyPay
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Massachusetts)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10am - 5pm
  • Tue 10am - 5pm
  • Wed 10am - 5pm
  • Thu 10am -5pm
  • Fri 10am-5pm
  • Sat Available Upon Request
  • Sun Not available

Online Sessions (New Hampshire)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10am-5pm
  • Tue 10am-5pm
  • Wed 10am-5pm
  • Thu 10am-5pm
  • Fri 10am-5pm
  • Sat Available Upon Request
  • Sun Not Available

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10am-5pm
  • Tue 10am-5pm
  • Wed 10am-5pm
  • Thu 10am-5pm
  • Fri 10am-5pm
  • Sat Available Upon Request
  • Sun Not Available

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 33 years

Walden University, Core Faculty, 2010 - Present

New York University, PhD, 1990
New School for Social Research, MA, 1982


Licensure

Massachusetts: PSYC6923

New Hampshire: 999

New York: 011086


Languages

English