- Warm and optimistic
- Values-based care
- Experienced LMFT
About Leslie
Leslie M. Brown is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Florida. She has 12 years of experience helping people who face stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, workplace and career struggles, addictions, and the challenges of living with health issues or chronic pain. She works with people from marginalized communities, including those who have experienced religious or spiritual abuse.
Her counseling style is warm and optimistic, with a sense of humor when it fits the moment. She aims to treat every person with respect and sensitivity, avoiding stigmatizing labels. Sessions focus on practical steps and on building a strong working relationship between therapist and client.
Leslie mixes several approaches to meet each person's needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral methods to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She uses client-centered principles to stay focused on the person in the room and what matters most to them.
She also incorporates acceptance-based ideas to help people live in line with their values despite pain or difficulty. When relationship issues arise, elements of the Gottman Method are used to improve communication and repair connection.
Leslie emphasizes collaboration and tailors the pace and tools to each client. She pays close attention to the therapeutic relationship and works with people to set realistic goals and steps they can try between sessions.
Her counseling style is warm and optimistic, with a sense of humor when it fits the moment. She aims to treat every person with respect and sensitivity, avoiding stigmatizing labels. Sessions focus on practical steps and on building a strong working relationship between therapist and client.
Leslie mixes several approaches to meet each person's needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral methods to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She uses client-centered principles to stay focused on the person in the room and what matters most to them.
She also incorporates acceptance-based ideas to help people live in line with their values despite pain or difficulty. When relationship issues arise, elements of the Gottman Method are used to improve communication and repair connection.
Leslie emphasizes collaboration and tailors the pace and tools to each client. She pays close attention to the therapeutic relationship and works with people to set realistic goals and steps they can try between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Approaches and how they fit into online care
Leslie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as core approaches. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people clarify their values and take actions that matter, even when pain or difficult thoughts are present. It can be useful for chronic illness, grief, anxiety, and long-term life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which helps for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leslie collaborates with each person to choose and adapt methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in about what is working and adjusts the plan over time so sessions stay relevant and useful.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can shorten commute time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and reduce the need to arrange travel or child care on session days. Some people find online sessions helpful for maintaining consistency when life gets hectic; the therapist will help choose a workable pattern that suits your routine and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Leslie address?
Leslie supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, workplace and career problems, addictions, ADHD, and challenges related to chronic illness or health changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, optimistic, and straightforward, with a sense of humor when helpful. She prioritizes respect and tailors sessions to the person's needs.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of life challenges, including trauma, traumatic brain injury, grief, and workplace issues.
What are Leslie's credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm logistics and scheduling when you begin the intake process.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and the therapist's schedule. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.