Alban Lesne
#AMFT 145807 CADC# Ci29780520 (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor)
San Francisco Office
Medi-Cal provider
As an empathetic addiction counselor and psychotherapist, I am deeply committed to fostering growth, resilience, and self-discovery in my clients. Drawing from existentialist, humanistic, psychodynamic, meaning-centered, logotherapy, psychosynthesis, and psychoanalytic perspectives, I weave together a diverse tapestry of approaches to guide individuals through life’s complexities.
As an LGBTQ+ person of color, my lived experience enriches my practice with a unique perspective. I bring extensive knowledge and expertise in working with diverse populations, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and heterosexual cisgender individuals. Culturally sensitive and competent, I honor the rich tapestry of backgrounds and identities that each client brings.
In my practice, diversity isn’t just acknowledged – it’s celebrated. I strive to create a safe, inclusive space where clients feel empowered to explore their identities, confront societal challenges, and embrace their true selves. By embracing the richness of human experience, I guide my clients towards greater self-awareness, acceptance, and fulfillment.
My passion lies in empowering individuals to embark on transformative journeys of self-discovery, healing, and growth. Walking alongside my clients as they navigate life’s twists and turns, I offer guidance, support, and empathy every step of the way. Together, we embark on a journey of exploration, resilience, and self-actualization, forging pathways towards a more authentic and meaningful existence.
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To Request an Appointment at Shine a Light or NPCC, please fill out this form. We respond to inquiries Monday through Friday. All inquiries we receive on the weekends or holidays will be processed the next business day. Thank you for your patience. If you need immediate services, please call 911.
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New Office in San Francisco!
Shine a Light Counseling Center is please to merge with New Perspectives Center for Counseling. NPCC has been serving the San Francisco community for thirty years. Now NPCC is transitioning to become the San Francisco site for Shine a Light. NPCC will retain its name, character and history. For information about NPCC or counseling in San Francisco:
New Perspectives Center for Counseling (link)
Emergency Contact
Shine a Light does not provide crisis services. If you have a mental health emergency, call 988 or 911. Or click here for more Crisis Resources
Telephone Contact
You can call Shine a Light at 831-996-1222, but we encourage you to use the email forms to the left. If you call, please leave the following:
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FAX us at: 831-417-0443
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your therapy sessions will cost. Your fee will be set according to a sliding scale, in collaboration with your therapist, prior to your first counseling session. Total costs depend upon the number of sessions you choose to utilize.
If you have private health insurance and we are not in-network with your plan, please be aware that your costs for therapy may be less by using an in-network provider. This will depend upon your plan's deductible amounts and co-payments. In some cases, counseling at Shine a Light is less costly than using private insurance.
If you hope to use "out of network" benefits through your private insurance, please be aware that many plans will not reimburse for services provided by trainees. Please request an Associate level therapists for out-of-network billing.
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