- Warm and optimistic
- Focus on relationships
- Practical strategies
About Leslie
Leslie M. Brown is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, career and workplace concerns, addiction, grief, trauma, and a wide range of life changes. Her tone is warm and approachable and she brings a hopeful outlook to sessions.
Leslie has worked with people who’ve experienced post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, religious abuse, and discrimination. She also supports clients navigating relationship shifts, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, and identity-related concerns. She mentions experience helping people from marginalized communities and religious or spiritual minority groups.
Her counseling style is optimistic and direct, with a sense of humor when appropriate. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and avoiding stigmatizing labels. Leslie says the bond between therapist and client is central, and she pays close attention to that relationship during care.
Leslie’s approach draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques, client-centered ideas, and solution-focused work. She notes specific methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and the Gottman Method when helpful for particular concerns. She tailors methods to each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
She acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out and frames therapy as a collaborative process. Leslie works with each person to set goals, try practical strategies, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Leslie has worked with people who’ve experienced post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, religious abuse, and discrimination. She also supports clients navigating relationship shifts, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, and identity-related concerns. She mentions experience helping people from marginalized communities and religious or spiritual minority groups.
Her counseling style is optimistic and direct, with a sense of humor when appropriate. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and avoiding stigmatizing labels. Leslie says the bond between therapist and client is central, and she pays close attention to that relationship during care.
Leslie’s approach draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques, client-centered ideas, and solution-focused work. She notes specific methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and the Gottman Method when helpful for particular concerns. She tailors methods to each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
She acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out and frames therapy as a collaborative process. Leslie works with each person to set goals, try practical strategies, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How Leslie’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that matter. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying practical experiments to change patterns, which can help with anxiety, mood, and workplace stress. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and experience, offering listening, validation, and collaborative problem solving to build confidence and direction.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Leslie will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs and goals. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress and priorities evolve.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find virtual work helpful because it can make sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online sessions can also let someone continue care while living in a different state or country, which can be useful for career-focused concerns and life transitions.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leslie help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, career and workplace issues, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm, optimistic, and straightforward with some humor. She emphasizes respect and avoids stigmatizing labels while working collaboratively.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Leslie has 12 years of experience and has worked with clients facing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, religious abuse, and discrimination issues.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in Florida.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and Leslie accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.