Leslie McRae

Leslie McRae is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with thirty years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and relationship strain. He brings a straightforward, personable style to sessions and aims to give practical tools people can use between meetings. Leslie is based in Florida and offers support for career-related issues as part of his focus areas.

Clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental space where Leslie listens closely and asks questions to clarify what matters most. He uses clear strategies and homework-sized steps so progress can be noticed week to week. Sessions are conversational and interactive rather than lecture-based.

His background includes long clinical practice with diverse concerns such as panic attacks, social anxiety, codependency, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and aging-related issues. That experience informs how he tailors strategies to each person’s situation. He pays attention to both practical problems and emotional reactions.

Leslie draws on Client-Centered principles to prioritize the person’s perspective. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and track small wins. Together these approaches shape brief, goal-oriented work when that fits.

To begin, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability. Session costs vary with location and the subscription model can be canceled at any time.

How Leslie’s Approaches Shape Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens without judgment and helps people name what matters most. This approach is useful for building rapport and for situations where understanding and acceptance are the starting points.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and to change behaviors that get in the way. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic, and social phobia because it includes clear steps and practice exercises.

Solution-Focused Therapy targets short-term, achievable goals. Sessions concentrate on identifying strengths and small changes that move a person toward what they want. This can be helpful when someone wants focused, practical progress around work, relationships, or life transitions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and pace. That means adjusting focus as needs change and checking in regularly about what is or isn’t helpful.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Those practical benefits often help people maintain steady momentum between sessions.