Works with
How Leslie works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Leslie
Leslie Gray is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She brings ten years of clinical experience helping people manage strong emotions, cope with life changes, and work through addiction concerns and trauma. Leslie focuses on practical steps that clients can use day to day, including strategies to handle anger and stress.
She has broad experience supporting people facing substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and attention challenges.
Background and approach
Leslie also works with those affected by domestic violence and other forms of trauma, including physical, emotional, and verbal harm. Her approach centers on helping each person find meaning in their experiences. Leslie uses existential ideas to support people as they make sense of suffering and move toward resilience.
She pairs that perspective with client-centered listening so goals come from what matters most to the individual. Leslie also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to teach concrete skills for changing patterns of thinking and behavior. When relevant, she incorporates EMDR and mindfulness practices to address traumatic memories and to build present-moment awareness.
Therapy sessions focus on short-term, goal-oriented steps alongside deeper insight work. People who meet with her can expect a collaborative process that balances practical tools with personal reflection. She encourages patience during the process and supports clients as they practice new ways of coping and relating to themselves.
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.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
Approaches Leslie lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes active listening and building goals that come from the person in session; it helps people clarify values and make changes that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or change substance use patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused method used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity when that approach fits the person's needs.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose which methods to try based on goals, symptoms, and preferences. Sessions can shift over time between skill-building, meaning-making, and targeted trauma processing as progress and comfort levels evolve.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be simpler during a short break, live chat allows for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options offer flexibility so people can keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and recovery commitments.
Questions people ask about Leslie
What concerns does Leslie commonly help with?
She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, self esteem and career-related issues.
What is Leslie's therapeutic style?
Leslie blends an existential outlook with client-centered listening. She uses brief solution-focused goals and practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Leslie has ten years of combined experience working with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
The therapist holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina as documented.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.