- Mindfulness based
- DBT skills groups
- Yoga-informed tools
About Lesley
Lesley Poblete-Creech is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting pressures, and career concerns. She also supports clients facing grief, trauma, addiction, ADHD, and issues tied to adoption and foster care. Lesley writes plainly and meets people where they are, aiming to make therapy practical and usable in everyday life.
Lesley draws on a mix of mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral tools, acceptance strategies, and dialectical behavior skills. She offers individual sessions and has experience leading DBT skills groups for young adults and adults, plus groups designed for families and couples. She also integrates gentle yoga practices as a tool for grounding and presence when it fits a client's goals.
Her approach is collaborative and warm. She encourages open conversations about mental health and helps clients set realistic, meaningful goals. Sessions focus on building actionable skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and coping with life changes.
Lesley has worked for over 12 years as a direct-practice social worker with transitional-age youth starting at 16 and with adults. Her background includes facilitating groups and blending therapeutic conversation with experiential practices like breathwork and movement. She emphasizes practical steps people can use between sessions.
Outside of work she is a dog mom and a 200-hour certified yoga teacher, interests she sometimes brings into sessions as optional tools. When deciding to begin therapy with her, consider your scheduling needs since she maintains a schedule that includes weekday evenings and select weekend times.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, mood, sleep, and managing stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills; it can be helpful when strong emotions or relationship problems make life harder.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferred ways of working and then suggest techniques that fit. That makes sessions feel more useful and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.
Many people value online therapy because it can fit into busy schedules and reduce travel time, making it easier to keep regular appointments. If you plan to use Lesley’s services online, confirm which session formats she currently offers before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can let you practice skills in everyday life and bring real situations into conversations, helping apply new tools between sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lesley address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting stress, grief, trauma, addictions, ADHD, and concerns related to adoption and foster care.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, mixing practical skills with mindfulness and acceptance work to help people manage emotions and day-to-day challenges.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 12 years of direct-practice experience working with transitional-age youth beginning at 16 and adults, plus experience leading DBT skills groups.
What credential and location information is available?
Lesley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.