Works with
How Leslie works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Leslie
Leslie Allen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Maryland. She brings 19 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, mood changes, and relationship struggles. Leslie aims to create a respectful, down-to-earth space where people feel heard and understood.
She uses a person-centered style that centers the client's values and goals. That means conversations focus on what matters most to the individual and move at a comfortable pace.
Background and approach
Leslie blends practical tools with attention to how past experiences shape current feelings and behavior. Common topics she addresses include depression, anger, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addiction concerns, and difficulties with intimacy and communication. She also supports people managing chronic pain or long-term health issues and those facing major life changes like separation or career shifts.
Leslie draws on several approaches to tailor sessions to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps with changing unhelpful thinking and habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness techniques teach emotional regulation and present-moment coping skills.
Her work pays attention to cultural background and individual identity, including LGBT concerns. Sessions are conversational, practical, and aimed at building skills people can use between meetings. The first step is a brief intake to match needs, goals, and scheduling preferences.
What Leslie works with
Everything Leslie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Leslie's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Leslie lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Leslie uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus sessions on the person's values and goals, offering a listening, nonjudgmental stance that helps people clarify what matters to them. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to teach practical strategies for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Leslie will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking because formats are not specified on the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule, and remove travel time so people can spend time on other responsibilities. Talk with Leslie during the intake to find an approach and format that fits your routine and goals.
Questions people ask about Leslie
What concerns does Leslie focus on?
Leslie works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, addictions, and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is person-centered and culturally responsive. She combines practical skills with reflective work to address thinking patterns and emotional reactions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life challenges and emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Leslie holds an LCPC credential (Maryland) and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed on the profile.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Leslie?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.