Leslie M. Brown, LMFT

Leslie M. Brown is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship worries, grief, trauma, and issues related to self-esteem and career changes. She also supports those coping with addiction, ADHD, parenting strain, and intimacy-related concerns including jealousy. Her style is warm and optimistic, and she brings a sense of humor into sessions when appropriate. Leslie aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity, avoiding stigmatizing labels. She focuses on building a strong working relationship and tailoring each session to what the person needs that week. Leslie draws on practical approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and humanistic, client-centered methods. She uses tools to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns, try new behavior experiments, and build skills for managing emotions and stress. Sessions often include problem-solving and skill practice alongside open conversation. She has worked with clients dealing with traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, workplace difficulties, and losses from death or relationship changes. Leslie has experience supporting people from religious and spiritual minority groups and other marginalized communities facing discrimination and equity concerns. Leslie describes the counseling process as collaborative and dynamic. She pays close attention to the therapeutic relationship while adjusting methods to fit each person’s goals and life situation. She encourages people to take the first step toward change and offers practical guidance along the way.

How therapy approaches fit into online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take steps that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and relationship struggles by clarifying what matters and guiding action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation that follows the person’s pace and priorities, which helps people feel heard and build self-direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leslie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on goals and what feels helpful. That process is flexible and depends on the client’s needs and preferences.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people work with a licensed professional from different locations, which can be helpful for those managing relocation or international schedules.