Therapist profile
Leslie Allen, LCPC
LCPC in Maryland - Family and relationship support
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- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
About Leslie
Leslie Allen is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) practicing in Maryland with 19 years of experience. She helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and parenting and family concerns. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, addictions, grief, and life transitions.
Her work is grounded in client-centered principles. Sessions focus on listening closely and building practical steps people can try between meetings. She uses a mix of methods to match what each person needs rather than a single technique.
Leslie draws from cognitive behavioral strategies to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She also uses dialectical behavior methods to teach skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness practices are offered when they fit the person’s goals.
She brings attention to relationship patterns and communication problems, including blended family issues, commitment concerns, and caregiver stress. She also supports adults facing chronic pain or illness, hoarding tendencies, impulsivity, and isolation or loneliness. Concerns such as sexual intimacy issues, anger, and sleep problems are included in her caseload.
Her background includes long experience with trauma, grief, and bipolar concerns, and she integrates psychodynamic ideas when exploring longstanding patterns. Work may include short-term problem solving or longer-term reflection, depending on what someone wants.
Sessions are offered in English and reflect Maryland practice standards. People who want to begin are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see how the counseling fit feels.
How sessions work
How Leslie uses CBT, DBT, and client-centered work online
Leslie frequently draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT is practical for anxiety, low mood, sleep issues, and many everyday problems.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT skills can be useful when intense emotions or impulsivity get in the way of daily life. Her client-centered stance keeps the focus on each person’s priorities and values as these methods are applied.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Leslie will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. She may introduce short skill-based work or shift to longer exploration depending on what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often adapt sessions to practical constraints like quieter surroundings or limited bandwidth, and Leslie aims to shape the work around everyday life rather than demand large schedule changes.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, and related issues listed in her profile.
How would she describe her approach?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, combining CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas to address immediate problems and deeper patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, practicing in Maryland.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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