Dr. Leslie Davis, LCSW - Therapist in Virginia

About Leslie

Dr. Leslie Davis is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Virginia. She has 10 years of experience helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, and trauma.

She aims to meet people where they are and treat everyone with respect and compassion. Her style is straightforward and practical, focused on what will help in day-to-day life. Dr.

Davis adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation.

Background and approach

She combines learning about attachment, emotions, and thinking patterns to guide work together. That can mean looking at how relationships shape behavior, noticing unhelpful thought patterns, or practicing calming mindfulness skills. Sessions are driven by the client's goals and paced to what feels doable.

Her background includes training in client-centered care, attachment-based approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally-focused work, and mindfulness techniques. These methods are used to address issues like grief, addictions, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns such as codependency, communication problems, and trauma-related symptoms.

Dr. Davis seeks to create a respectful space where people can talk through hard topics and try practical changes. She helps set clear goals and tracks progress together.

For many, this means learning new ways to respond to stress and rebuild connection. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Sessions are offered through multiple online formats to fit different schedules.

Approaches that guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how close relationships shape feelings and behavior. It helps people understand patterns that come from early bonds and learn new ways to connect in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers clear tools to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Davis will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as needed so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more accessible. These formats allow people to meet from home, fit appointments into busy schedules, and continue work between sessions. The variety of options helps match the way someone prefers to communicate and learn new skills.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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 kinds of problems does Dr. Davis address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and related concerns like grief, addiction, and intimacy issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is practical and collaborative, blending client-centered listening with tools from attachment work, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness to meet real-life needs.

What is her professional background?

Dr. Davis has 10 years of professional experience and uses a mix of therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each person.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Virginia with license number VA LCSW 0904011393.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model 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 then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Abandonment
Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Attachment issues
Bipolar disorder
Blended family issues
Body image
Career difficulties
Caregiver issues and stress
Coaching
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Compassion fatigue
Control issues
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Grief
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intimacy-related issues
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
LGBT
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Parenting issues
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self esteem
Self-love
Sexuality
Sleeping disorders
Trauma and abuse
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 10 years
Licensed: Virginia
Languages: English

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