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Leslie M. Brown, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Leslie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Leslie. View 30 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

I cannot recommend my therapist enough. From the very first session, I felt heard, understood, and validated. Their empathetic and non-judgmental approach created a safe space for me to share my struggles, and their guidance has been invaluable in helping me navigate difficult situations and emotions. Their expertise and professionalism are apparent, and I appreciate the personalized attention and care they provide in each session. Thanks to their support and encouragement, I feel better equipped to manage my mental health and well-being. I am grateful for their contributions to my overall growth and healing, and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking therapy.

Reviewed July 2024

Leslie is really easy to talk to and provides me the support I need to handle a variety of issues. I really appreciate her role in my life.

Reviewed July 2024

More about Leslie

  • 12 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist licensed in Florida with 12 years of experience. I have worked with clients experiencing many different life issues that range from post traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, depression, career workplace issues, grief and loss (death, friendship/relationship changes) and a myriad of other challenges that also include religious abuse (I work with a lot of religious/spiritual minority groups). I have also helped many people from marginalized communities who are experiencing discrimination and equity issues.

My counseling style is warm, optimistic, and with a sense of humor. I believe that our challenges in life don't have to define our present or future. I am a stickler for treating others with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. While my approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, solution-focused counseling, the research demonstrates that the therapeutic alliance is key in client success. I will tailor the counseling experience to meet your unique, specific needs while also focusing keen attention on our alliance.

Lastly, I appreciate the courage that it took for you to seek counseling. I am here to work collaboratively and dynamically with you.

I look forward to meeting you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Self esteem Career difficulties Depression Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Coping with life changes Coaching ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Leslie M. Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578133609.

  • LMFT · Florida · MT3766 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Leslie M. Brown

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

30 reviews

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I cannot recommend my therapist enough. From the very first session, I felt heard, understood, and validated. Their empathetic and non-judgmental approach created a safe space for me to share my struggles, and their guidance has been invaluable in helping me navigate difficult situations and emotions. Their expertise and professionalism are apparent, and I appreciate the personalized attention and care they provide in each session. Thanks to their support and encouragement, I feel better equipped to manage my mental health and well-being. I am grateful for their contributions to my overall growth and healing, and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking therapy.

Reviewed July 2024

Leslie is really easy to talk to and provides me the support I need to handle a variety of issues. I really appreciate her role in my life.

Reviewed July 2024

Leslie is amazing. I’ve been seeing her for almost two years now and we’ve worked through things I’ve not been able to admit to myself. I’ve done therapy before, but not deep therapy. I wasn’t ready, I was afraid. But I’m working through it with her. The hardest part about doing the deep therapy is actually starting it. Once i talked about it with Leslie, we examined it. Talked about it some more. And now we talk about other stuff. She’s been wonderful and I highly recommend her.

Reviewed June 2024

Amazing therapist, so kind and understanding of my needs! Helps me face my fears and struggles and just overall amazing for what I needed to receive from my therapist!

Reviewed May 2024

Leslie is just what I needed in a therapist. She is kind and compassionate. Leslie also looks at the bigger picture recommending I seek a diagnosis for neurodivergence. I highly recommend her for counseling needs.

Reviewed February 2024

Leslie listens and helps guide me on a path of recovery. I am grateful for matching.

Reviewed February 2024

Leslie has been very supportive and understanding of my needs and what I wanted to get out of therapy. She is not only kind and nurturing but gave me great tools for self-improvement and how to overcome the issues I was facing. I would definitely recommend her and Pride Counseling.

Reviewed March 2023

Excellent listener and great at establishing rapport. Super empathetic but not a pushover! 10 out of 10.

Reviewed November 2023

Leslie has been great to work with. She’s attentive and creates a safe environment to process life’s challenges.

Reviewed November 2023

Leslie gets it. She gets me and that makes a difference.

Reviewed August 2023

Leslie is down to Earth. She understands when I need to vent and when I need additional tools to regulate my emotions. She validates me where appropriate and gently challenges me when I’m being stubborn. This has been a great experience thus far. Would highly recommend her.

Reviewed July 2023

If I am not sure what my goal is, Ms Leslie helps me figure it out.

Reviewed March 2023

Leslie is very kind with her words and also has some tough love to influence change in yourself, such as assigning homework and things to try.

Reviewed January 2023

She’s the best.

Reviewed November 2022

Leslie is super nice and very friendly. She is exceptionally supportive and very attentive to my mental state and will always check my status to begin the session. Thank you so much Leslie!

Reviewed November 2022

Leslie makes me feel comfortable and understood

Reviewed September 2022

She is absolutely amazing and I love working with her!!

Reviewed June 2022

I specifically chose Leslie to be my 1st therapist and it was the best decision i’ve made.

Reviewed May 2022

Being paired with the perfect therapist like Leslie was godsent. I was worried about trying therapy after some not so great experiences, but Leslie heard me and tried to understand me right from the first meeting. I never feel judged or ridiculed, Leslie does a wonderful job at creating a safe space to talk, to be challenged, to do better! I love her and feel like she really has helped me in sooo many ways, my appreciation for her cannot be expressed enough!

Reviewed April 2022

Leslie is amazing! It feels like I'm talking to an aunt. She's so comforting and warm, but keeps me honest. She doesn't judge and always reminds me that nothing is wrong with me. She always has different ways to help and keep me grounded. She's the best!

Reviewed February 2022

Leslie knows how to listen. Whatever it is, Leslie makes me feel validated. Then she throws some hard questions, necessary questions that make me push myself and move forward.

Reviewed January 2022

Leslie is a listener! She has a unique way of taking in what I say and saying it back to me in a way that guides me towards an answer on my own. This is my second time with Better Help. The first therapist I got was ok but I lucked out with Leslie!

Reviewed January 2022

I’ve been seeing Leslie for a few months and she is great. She’s helped me through a lot of tough stuff with no judgement, is never overbearing and always respectful. I appreciate everything she has done for me and recommend her 100%.

Reviewed December 2021

Leslie Brown is so amazing and truly understands me! If a raise is possible she deserves it.

Reviewed December 2021

Therapy with Leslie Brown was great. She made me feel heard and respected throughout every session. She is very resourceful and quick to provide help when needed. Would definitely recommend her to anyone starting therapy on Better Help.

Reviewed November 2021

Leslie is easy to talk to and always took the time to listen to things that I said to her. I felt heard in our sessions and she would often seek out worksheets, activities or online tests to work together on in our sessions to help me progress towards my goals. She always approached therapy with compassion, respect and has a very caring nature.

Reviewed November 2021

Absolutely amazing! Everything about Leslie is a blessing! I’m so grateful to have been paired with her!

Reviewed August 2021

I specifically chose Leslie Brown after reading her description about herself and expertise. I am so glad I chose her because we clicked instantly and she’s so amazing. It was so easy to open up to her. 10/10 would recommend. I LOVE YOU LESLIE

Reviewed August 2021

Leslie is awesome. Having trouble navigating times that suit us both though as i'm in sydney australia and she's in Nth Carolina USA.

Reviewed July 2021

The first session was great. Leslie made me felt comfortable and seeing this is my first time seeking help, I really appreciate that she made it easy and comfortable.

Reviewed July 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Leslie M. Brown offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Leslie M. Brown works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Leslie M. Brown speak?

Leslie M. Brown speaks English.

How many years of experience does Leslie M. Brown have?

Leslie M. Brown has 12 years of experience.

Where is Leslie M. Brown licensed to practice?

Leslie M. Brown is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Leslie M. Brown accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Leslie M. Brown accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Leslie M. Brown offer?

Leslie M. Brown offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Leslie M. Brown?

Leslie M. Brown can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Leslie M. Brown?

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