
Clayton Lessor, PhD, LPC
Psychotherapist In Private Practice

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About me
Therapist, Creator/Founder, Author
Education

Lindenwood University
-Master of Arts - MA Counseling Psychology
Capella University
-Doctor of Philosophy - PhD EDUCATION
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
-Bachelor of Arts - BA PSYCHOLOGY
Experience

Clayton Lessor, PhD, LPC
Mar 1996 - nowPsychotherapist In Private PracticeI am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in private practice for over 25 years. I work with individuals, families, couples and adolescent boys. I specialize in, physical and emotional abuse, bereavement and grief, chemical dependency and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I am the founder of The Quest Project® an evidenced based program for adolescents and adults. I have also created and facilitate the following weekend workshops: Women's Quest, Men's Quest, and for couples, Untangling the Web. My publications include: The Role of Deceased Mentors in the Ongoing Lives of Protégés, Omega Journal of Death and Dying (2000), The Effect of Initiation and Mentoring of Adolescent Boys (Master’s Thesis), Difference of a Counselor Facilitated Adolescent Boys Group on Behavior (Dissertation), and “Saving Our Sons: A Parent's Guide to Preparing Boy's for Success, and "Generation of Men" How to raise your son to be a healthy man among men. I am a USAF Captain (ret.) with twenty-two years of service and serve as a Military and Family Life Consultant (MFLC). My mission: "To create healthy lifestyles by teaching, facilitating, writing, research and example." Show less

Lessor & Associates, LLC
Jun 2000 - nowCreator/Founder of The Quest Project®I am the Creator/Founder and Facilitator of The Quest Project® a 10-week Modern Day Rite-of-Passage Program for adolescent boys, adults, and recently The Quest Project Online® version. I am also a consultant and facilitator in clinical and school settings experiencing behavior and attention problems with adolescent boys.
Licenses & Certifications

Certified Advanced Success Motivation Coaching
GROW Institute - Research Training CoachingAug 2002
Certified Supervisor of Licensed Professional Counselor Candidates
State of MissouriJan 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Clayton Lessor, PhD, LPCDistinguished Graduate Award Capella University Aug 2017
- Awarded to Clayton Lessor, PhD, LPCMom's Choice Award "Saving Our Sons"-A Parent's Guide to Preparing Boys for Success Nov 2016
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