- 12 years experience
- LMFT in Florida
- Codependency focus
About Leslie
Leslie M. Brown is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with 12 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addictions, and codependency concerns. She also supports those coping with grief, trauma, parenting challenges, career strain, and struggles related to identity and discrimination.
Her style is warm and optimistic, and she uses a sense of humor when appropriate. She avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and sensitivity. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person's situation.
Leslie blends several evidence-informed methods to fit what a client needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior. She uses client-centered principles to create a supportive space that centers the client's perspective.
Acceptance and commitment strategies and skills from dialectical behavior therapy are also part of her approach when they suit a person's goals. She pays close attention to the working relationship and adjusts methods as therapy progresses.
Leslie has experience helping people from marginalized communities and those who have faced religious or spiritual abuse. She aims to work alongside clients to set practical goals, build coping skills, and find ways forward after hard experiences.
How her approaches translate to online work
Leslie uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in straightforward ways. CBT helps people recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building trust so clients feel heard and can set their own goals.She often also uses acceptance and commitment therapy ideas to help people notice difficult feelings and act in line with their values. These approaches suit problems like codependency, grief, relationship challenges, and coping with life changes. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client talk about goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences.
For practical matters about online care, confirm the specific session formats before you book since the profile does not list them. Online work can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions into a busy day, and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight or offer an option when in-person visits are difficult. A therapist will discuss how to make remote sessions work for your routine and goals.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, codependency, grief, trauma, parenting concerns, career stress, and related problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm, optimistic, and direct, with a sense of humor when useful. She focuses on respect and tailors sessions to each person's needs.
What experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, grief, workplace issues, and discrimination, including work with religious and spiritual minority groups.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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