Leslie Powers

Leslie also completed roughly 40 hours of post-graduate training in counseling psychology and ministerial studies and is a certified school counselor. Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses cognitive methods and favors solution-focused work that aims at clear, achievable goals.

Sessions commonly include direct questions, goal-setting, homework, and plain conversation. Humor and respect are part of how she engages, along with curiosity and straightforward feedback. Leslie has a long background with addictions and mental health settings, and she is open to coordinating with physicians when needed.

She notes that for clients with longterm mental health needs who require medication, she can join a broader care team. She generally avoids managing chronic pain in online settings without medical collaboration. Parents looking for a steady, experienced clinician will find Leslie’s approach goal-oriented and down-to-earth.

Her work often addresses stress, anxiety, mood concerns, grief, parenting, and related life changes. She emphasizes practical steps and clear next actions during therapy. Overall, Leslie combines years of hands-on experience with a straightforward therapeutic approach that focuses on solving problems and building useful skills.