Leslie Allen

Leslie Allen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 19 years of experience. She offers a calm, listening presence and focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns. Leslie emphasizes respect for each person’s values and viewpoints. Leslie uses a person-centered stance that keeps the client’s goals first. She combines practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to address worry, mood swings, and impulsivity. Mindfulness practices are woven in to help with sleep, anger, and daily stressors. Her work includes supporting people with ADHD, addiction concerns, grief, and intimacy-related issues. She also helps those dealing with caregiver strain, chronic pain or illness, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. Intellectual disability is listed among areas Leslie attends to when relevant to a client’s situation. Leslie has experience guiding people through transitions such as divorce, blended family challenges, and career changes. She also addresses communication problems, abandonment concerns, and commitment doubts in practical terms. When trauma or domestic violence is present, she works carefully to meet the person where they are. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. Sessions aim to be collaborative and grounded in everyday skills. To begin, the typical path is to complete an initial matching questionnaire and then schedule a time to talk based on Leslie’s availability.

Approaches you might use in online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. It aims to create a supportive space where the client sets goals and the therapist follows their lead, which can help with self-esteem, identity work, and life decisions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns into manageable steps. It offers practical exercises and homework that can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and address mood problems.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for regulating emotion and managing impulsivity. It can be especially useful for problems with intense feelings, anger, or self-destructive patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. That collaboration can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as needs change.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when a full appointment is not feasible. Ask about the specific formats offered so you can pick what suits your routine and comfort level.