- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Grief
About Leslie
Leslie Stanton is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience practicing in New Jersey. She focuses on helping adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, anger, bipolar concerns, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. Leslie aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can talk about what matters most to them.
Leslie keeps sessions practical and straightforward. She listens first, then helps clients set small, doable goals.
Background and approach
Conversations are tailored to each person's situation and paced to match what they can handle right now. Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new skills.
Mindfulness practices are introduced to help with stress regulation and staying present. Leslie emphasizes collaboration. She works with each person to create a plan that fits their real life and priorities.
Progress is tracked in simple steps so people can see what’s changing. Therapy with Leslie is aimed at practical relief and clearer choices. She supports people through transitions, loss, and parenting demands while paying attention to emotional safety and steady progress.
What Leslie works with
Everything Leslie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Leslie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
Approaches Leslie lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Leslie’s Approaches Work Online
Attachment-based therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they connect, respond to others, and form expectations in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness therapy brings simple attention practices into sessions to reduce reactivity and improve calm.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leslie will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try first. The plan can be adjusted over time based on what feels most helpful.
Online therapy makes it easier to fit care into a busy life. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversations without travel. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter, flexible ways to connect between sessions or to keep momentum on goals.
Questions people ask about Leslie
What kinds of problems can Leslie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma and bipolar issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She keeps sessions practical and collaborative, listening first and then helping clients set small, achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
Leslie has 17 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Leslie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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