Therapist profile
Leslie Allen, LCPC
Maryland
LCPC in Maryland - Anxiety and Anger
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- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Maryland / LC2989
- NPI1316476120
- Experience19 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMaryland
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Leslie
Leslie Allen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 19 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, relationship problems, grief, and anger. Sessions are aimed at straight talk about what is causing strain and what practical steps can help.
Leslie draws on client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on a person's values and goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy tools and mindfulness practices are introduced when clients need better emotion regulation and grounding skills.
Her background includes long-term work with people facing mood disorders, trauma and abuse, and chronic health issues. She has experience supporting those dealing with caregiver stress, blended family concerns, and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses impulsivity, hoarding, and abandonment themes in therapy.
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented. Leslie helps people map steps for managing anger, improving sleep, or reducing work and family stress. She also offers coaching-style conversations for career and life direction.
Therapy is offered in English and based in Maryland. Clients are invited to consider what they want to change and to try approaches that feel doable. To get started clients follow the site's process to match and schedule an initial meeting.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Leslie commonly draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening to a person's priorities and shaping sessions around their goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thought and behavior patterns and introduces practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and change unhelpful habits.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotional regulation is a central concern. DBT skills provide clear strategies for tolerating distress, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive reactions. These approaches pair well with mindfulness practices to help slow down reactivity and build steady routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leslie will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions are adjusted over time based on what is or isn’t helping.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. People often find skill practice, thought tracking, and planning exercises translate well to virtual meetings.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, grief, and anger among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered with practical techniques from CBT and DBT and the use of mindfulness when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Leslie has 19 years of clinical experience supporting adults with mood, trauma, and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Maryland and sees clients based in that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How do session costs work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.