Tanjalesa Cook (Lesa), LCSW

Tanjalesa “Lesa” Cook is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over two decades of experience in mental health treatment, clinical supervision, and program leadership.

Lesa began her career in private practice, spending 14 years providing counseling to adults, children, and families. She has since worked across a range of clinical settings, including residential and community-based programs. Her experience includes serving children and adolescents affected by sexual harm, providing individual, family, and couples counseling, and supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Her clinical work centers on assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention, with a steady focus on helping people feel safe and understood.

Alongside her direct clinical work, Lesa has supervised clinical staff and mentored associate-level social workers pursuing full licensure. She has also consulted on mental health services for organizations, developed staff trauma response plans, and led training and community education on mental health and prevention.

Lesa holds a Doctorate in Behavioral Health Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University, a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Western Carolina University. She is trained in Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Planning, early childhood intervention, and intensive in-home services.