- Warm practical help
- Focus on relationships
- Support for trauma
About Leslie
Leslie M. Brown is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and life changes. Her work also covers issues such as adoption and foster care, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, ADHD, and challenges related to identity and discrimination.
She brings a warm and optimistic style to sessions, often using humor to ease tension. Leslie treats people with respect and sensitivity, and she avoids stigmatizing labels. She focuses on building a strong working relationship and tailors each session to a person’s specific needs.
Her approach draws from cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance and commitment thinking, and client-centered values. She also integrates techniques from dialectical behavior work and elements of the Gottman Method when relationship skills are a focus. Practical skills and real-life exercises are used alongside listening and empathy.
Leslie has supported people through traumatic events, workplace stress, loss and grief, and issues linked to religious or cultural marginalization. She has experience assisting those who face discrimination and equity concerns, and she aims to make therapy feel accessible and down-to-earth.
Sessions are collaborative. Leslie helps people set goals, try new strategies, and figure out what works. She encourages small steps that fit into everyday life and adjusts the plan as needs change.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward what matters to them. It can help with anxiety, depression, and finding direction after loss or life change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and reflects so the person can find their own solutions and grow. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, stress, and mood challenges.Figuring out which approach fits best is a collaborative task. Leslie will work with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. She matches strategies to a person's needs and preferences rather than using a single fixed method.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy useful because it can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work also makes it possible to continue care when life events or moves happen. Licensed professionals adapt tools like ACT and CBT to remote sessions so skills and exercises can be practiced between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Leslie supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship struggles, and she also lists adoption and foster care among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, optimistic, and often gently humorous. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a strong working relationship.
What experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with clients on a wide range of life issues including traumatic events, workplace stress, and marginalization.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Leslie is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. can inquire about working together.
How is cost and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.