About Leslie
Leslie Westbrook uses practical therapy to help people manage stress and anxiety. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with seven years of experience. Leslie focuses on clear, doable steps so parents and caregivers can feel less overwhelmed and more capable.
She works with concerns such as family conflict, anger, low self-esteem, and attention challenges like ADHD. She also addresses mood issues, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation.
How Leslie works
Leslie pays attention to how attachment, communication, and control issues affect daily life. Her sessions blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas. That means she helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts, practice present-moment skills, and look at patterns coming from past experiences.
She keeps explanations straightforward and offers tools clients can try between sessions. Leslie adapts the plan to each person's goals and pace. She aims to create a respectful, compassionate space for honest conversation.
Simple, step-by-step work is central - small changes that add up over time. She provides sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. People meet her where it fits their schedule and comfort level.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to connect clients and set up the first appointment.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New Jersey |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Leslie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, and mood-related problems. She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy, teaching simple exercises to reduce reactivity and increase focus in daily life. Psychodynamic Therapy appears in her work as well, helping clients see recurring patterns that come from past relationships and early experiences.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leslie collaborates with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan so tools and insights match what a person needs right now.
Online therapy is delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for teaching skills and doing deeper work. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, coaching between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep continuity when schedules change.
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