About Leslee
Leslee Negus is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. She draws on seven years of professional experience to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by mood and life changes. She commonly supports people dealing with stress and anxiety.
She also helps those facing low self-esteem, depression, or bipolar mood shifts. Work-related pressures and questions about life purpose are part of her focus as well. Leslee believes people know their own story and come with strengths to build on.
How Leslee works
In sessions she helps clients identify those strengths and use them to manage everyday struggles. Her approach emphasizes practical steps and steady encouragement rather than quick fixes. Sessions are collaborative and paced to fit each person.
She helps clients set realistic goals, try small changes, and track what works. When challenges or setbacks come up, she helps people adjust plans and keep moving forward. Her style is supportive and goal-oriented.
Leslee aims to make therapy feel doable for busy lives, whether the issue is mood, work stress, or a major life transition. She focuses on helping people regain confidence and a clearer sense of direction.
What Leslee works with
The areas below are the ones Leslee selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Approaches for mood and life changes offered online
Leslee uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional regulation. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. This method helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and practice alternatives in daily life.Another approach centers on building coping skills for managing mood swings and life transitions. That includes developing routines, problem-solving strategies, and ways to increase motivation and self-esteem. These techniques are useful for workplace stress, shifting life roles, and stabilizing mood over time.
Finding the right method is part of the process. Leslee works collaboratively to learn a client’s goals, preferences, and what feels workable. Together they tweak strategies and try different tools until a good fit emerges.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is helpful when visual cues and a fuller conversation are useful. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Text and chat allow ongoing support between live meetings and can fit into busy schedules. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work and daily life.
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