Works with
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 17
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Leslie
Leslie Stanton is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey with 17 years of experience. She focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, parenting pressures, trauma and anger. Leslie aims to meet people where they are and support practical change.
She uses a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions. Conversations and tools are tailored to each person's situation and goals. She listens for what matters most and helps set small, doable steps toward improvement.
Background and approach
Leslie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current reactions and Mindfulness Therapy to build calm and present-moment focus. These methods are applied in simple, practical ways rather than abstract theory.
Sessions cover concrete skills for managing strong emotions, strategies to reduce urges tied to addiction, and ways to rebuild confidence after loss or setbacks. For parents she offers practical ideas to handle stress and the strain of raising children. Work is paced to fit each person's needs and day-to-day life.
Leslie encourages people to take the first step even when it feels hard. She will collaborate on a plan and adjust it as progress is made. The aim is clearer coping tools, steadier moods, and more control over reactions like anger.
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
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
Approaches Leslie lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Leslie’s approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current reactions and relationships. Online sessions can be used to notice patterns in how you connect with others, and to practice new ways of relating in real time.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify upsetting thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. In remote sessions, CBT work often includes short exercises, homework, and tracking thoughts between meetings to build everyday skills.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These techniques can be practiced during a video call or reinforced through short guided audio or text reminders between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan together as you notice what helps most. This collaborative tone aims to match techniques to your priorities and schedule.
Online delivery offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets you work face to face; phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited; chat and messaging support quick check-ins or ongoing skill practice. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy days and to continue work between sessions.
Questions people ask about Leslie
What kinds of problems does Leslie help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and bipolar-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and compassionate, focusing on practical steps. Conversations are tailored to individual needs and daily life.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LCSW license in New Jersey and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.