- ACT techniques
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Leslie
Leslie Ellwood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of counseling experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also addresses trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, depression, ADHD, and relationship or family problems.
Leslie trained in psychology and counseling and has worked in hospital, school, and rehabilitation settings. That background informs a practical style focused on skills you can use day to day. Sessions often include breathing and relaxation practices alongside talking and planning.
Her approach blends several methods to suit the person in front of her. Techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are used to notice unhelpful thinking and to set clear values and goals. Client-Centered work keeps the conversation focused on the client’s experience and priorities.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices are incorporated when managing strong emotions, panic, or symptoms related to trauma and stress. Leslie also coaches on simple body-based tools such as progressive relaxation and imagery to reduce immediate tension.
She describes her work as listening, guiding, and supporting people as they make practical changes. People looking for help with workplace stress, transitions after major life events, or managing anxiety and depression may find this approach useful. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the LPC scope for Pennsylvania.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, life transitions, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different responses; it often helps with anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills and relaxed awareness to reduce stress and reactivity.Picking the right approach is part of the work. The therapist aims to figure out which methods fit your goals, needs, and preferences, and will adapt strategies together with you rather than imposing a single method.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping continuity when life is hectic. Online sessions can reduce travel time and make it easier to attend brief check-ins between school or work. Confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Licensed professionals use these approaches to help clients practice skills between sessions and to apply tools in everyday settings.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with for young adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, career questions, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes among other issues listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style mixes several approaches. Sessions combine talk therapy with practical skills like breathing, relaxation, and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of counseling experience and additional earlier work in hospital, school, and rehabilitation settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
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