About Leslie
Leslie McRae uses client-centered care to help people manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions. He is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. Leslie speaks directly and kindly, offering straightforward tools people can use between sessions.
He focuses on practical steps that fit into daily life. Sessions tend to mix conversation about what’s happening now with short exercises you can try at home. The goal is clearer thinking, better coping, and more confidence over time.
How Leslie works
Leslie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to build new coping skills. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, achievable goals and track progress. Client-Centered Therapy guides the way he listens and responds so people feel understood.
He has worked across a wide range of concerns, including LGBT issues, relationships, career stress, panic attacks, social anxiety, aging and geriatric matters, codependency, gender dysphoria, and HIV/AIDS related challenges. His approach is respectful and nonjudgmental. Sessions are available in English and are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Leslie offers weekday phone sessions and responds to messages promptly, usually within 24 hours. He helps people take small steps toward feeling steadier and more capable.
Leslie lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Leslie works with
The areas below are the ones Leslie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Coping with life changes
- Gender dysphoria
- HIV / AIDS
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Relationship issues
- Social anxiety and phobia
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Using client-centered and solution-focused work online
Leslie combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused tools to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy means he listens without judgment and follows the person's lead to understand what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and builds skills to change reactions and reduce anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on setting small, practical goals and tracking progress between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Leslie will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Together you can adjust the plan over time based on what proves most helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for in-depth work. Phone sessions give flexibility and use less bandwidth when needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, homework, and quick problem-solving between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and keep momentum between sessions.
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