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Online therapist

Leslie Ellwood

Calm, practical counseling for life's challenges

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Leslie

Leslie Ellwood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on practical help for everyday stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, and life changes. She greets clients with a calm, kind manner and aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable. Leslie emphasizes listening first, then working together to find tools that fit each person’s life.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth, built on caring and integrity. Leslie earned a master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh and holds the Pennsylvania LPC license, PA LPC PC002117.

Background and approach

Over a long career she has worked in hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, and in roles that included disability case management and account management. That variety gives her practical insight into health, work, and everyday challenges. In sessions she blends techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.

She also teaches breath work, progressive relaxation, and guided imagery when those skills will help. Exercise and movement are often part of her discussion about coping and wellness. Her approach is adaptable and task-focused.

Leslie prefers short, clear steps clients can try between meetings. She provides coaching-style guidance when useful and listens without judgment. The aim is steady progress through manageable changes.

Leslie practices in Pennsylvania and communicates in English. She brings 12 years of experience as an LPC and draws on a broader professional background to help people handle transitions, loss, burnout, and daily pressures.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Leslie commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when working with stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match personal values.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy elements to create a supportive atmosphere where clients feel heard and respected. That approach emphasizes empathy and working at the client’s pace. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process, and she collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let people work around work, parenting, and health demands, and provide flexible ways to practice skills between meetings. The variety of formats makes it easier to keep momentum and try different tools in everyday life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting questions, workplace issues, depression, trauma and related concerns. The listed specialties also include ADHD, compassion fatigue, and relationship strains.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is calm and client-centered, with a focus on practical skills. She mixes talk therapy with breathing, imagery, and relaxation exercises.
What experience does she bring?
Leslie has 12 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a long career that includes hospital, school, and rehabilitation work as well as disability case management.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania, license PA LPC PC002117.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English

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