Leslie Rice, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

About Leslie

Leslie Rice is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience guiding people through stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, and family concerns. She works with issues related to parenting, grief, addictions, and LGBT matters using straightforward, practical conversation. Leslie aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where parents and individuals can talk through what matters most to them.

Her approach is flexible and tailored to each family or person.

Background and approach

She blends methods like acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that fit daily life rather than abstract theory. Leslie has supported people facing trauma, mood and personality concerns, ADHD, and problems with impulse control.

She also addresses topics such as blended family issues, codependency, and end-of-life planning with clear, patient guidance. Her background gives her tools for both short-term problem solving and longer-term change. In sessions she pays attention to values, coping skills, and practical solutions for parenting and family dynamics.

She works to help clients reduce overwhelm, improve communication, and strengthen day-to-day functioning. Leslie explains options clearly so families can choose what feels right. Leslie practices in North Carolina as an LCSW.

She offers therapy in English and uses a collaborative style that invites questions and feedback. People who want to begin will complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions to fit their schedule.

Therapeutic approaches and online care for families

Leslie commonly uses acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her online work. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward them, which can be useful for parents wanting more consistent routines and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which often helps reduce anxiety and improve communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Leslie works collaboratively to match methods to a persons goals, needs, and daily life. She explains options, checks in about what is helping, and adjusts the plan so it fits each family or individual.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to access around work and parenting schedules. These formats allow flexibility for follow-up, brief check-ins, and ongoing skill practice between appointments. Clients can choose the mix of formats that fits their routine while working toward clearer communication and better coping 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.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Leslie address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT matters, anger, self-esteem, coaching, and ADHD. Additional focuses include abandonment, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, body image, codependency, and more.

What is her therapeutic style?

Leslie uses practical, plain-language methods drawn from acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and narrative therapy. Sessions emphasize doable strategies and decisions based on each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience working with individuals and families on a range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma, and family dynamics.

Where is Leslie licensed and based?

Leslie is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - in North Carolina with license number NC LCSW C004723.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: North Carolina
Languages: English

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