- Client-centered care
- Relaxation coaching
- Practical tools
About Leslie
Leslie Ellwood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings a calm, warm presence to sessions. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Leslie listens first, then works with each person to find practical steps forward.
Leslie holds a master's degree in counseling from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor's degree in psychology. She has 12 years of experience as an LPC in Pennsylvania and additional background in rehabilitation counseling and case management. Her long career includes work in hospital, school, and private rehabilitation settings.
Her style is client-centered and flexible. She combines tools from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to fit each person’s needs. She also teaches relaxation skills like progressive relaxation, imagery, and deep breathing to reduce immediate tension.
Leslie often incorporates movement and exercise ideas to help regulate mood and support healing. Sessions focus on practical techniques and steady support, not quick fixes. The aim is to build skills that make daily life easier and help people reach their goals.
People who come for help can expect a respectful, compassionate guide who values honesty and care. Leslie invites questions and works collaboratively to set realistic steps for change and growth.
How Leslie’s Approaches Work in Online Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and respected; it helps when someone needs a steady, understanding space to talk through worries. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills to notice difficult thoughts and to act in ways that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns for problems like panic, OCD symptoms, and social anxiety.Choosing the right approach is a team process. Leslie works together with each person to find what fits their goals and preferences. She will try methods, check in about what helps, and adjust the plan so it feels useful and doable.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life - for example, by reducing travel time, letting someone schedule a shorter check-in during a break, or avoiding the need to be on camera when voice works better. These practical benefits often make it simpler to keep consistent sessions while working toward steady progress.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leslie address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, ADHD, workplace issues, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and adaptable. She blends techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, and client-focused work to match a person’s needs.
What experience does she bring?
Leslie has 12 years as an LPC in Pennsylvania and additional background in rehabilitation counseling, hospital and school settings, and case management.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and works from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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