- 12 years experience
- LMFT in Florida
- Focus on relationships
About Leslie
Leslie M. Brown is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Florida. She has 12 years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and work-related concerns. She also supports those facing addiction, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, parenting challenges, and ADHD-related difficulties.
Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She brings optimism and a sense of humor to sessions. She treats people with respect and avoids stigmatizing labels. Leslie aims to make therapy a collaborative process where the person’s goals come first.
In practice she blends several approaches to fit each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered ideas are part of her toolbox. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and relationship work informed by the Gottman Method when relevant.
Leslie has worked with people who have experienced traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress, religious or spiritual abuse, and discrimination. She has experience helping people from marginalized communities and those coping with grief, separation, or major life transitions.
She focuses on building a strong working relationship and then uses practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions are tailored to the individual and shaped around clear goals and gradual steps. Leslie emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s values and background.
Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She brings optimism and a sense of humor to sessions. She treats people with respect and avoids stigmatizing labels. Leslie aims to make therapy a collaborative process where the person’s goals come first.
In practice she blends several approaches to fit each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered ideas are part of her toolbox. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and relationship work informed by the Gottman Method when relevant.
Leslie has worked with people who have experienced traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress, religious or spiritual abuse, and discrimination. She has experience helping people from marginalized communities and those coping with grief, separation, or major life transitions.
She focuses on building a strong working relationship and then uses practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions are tailored to the individual and shaped around clear goals and gradual steps. Leslie emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s values and background.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and life changes by focusing on meaningful steps rather than fighting every difficult thought. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and tools, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens carefully and follows the person’s lead to build clarity and self-direction.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life demands to decide which methods fit best. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time as needs change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. Some methods translate well to remote sessions because they use exercises, homework, and skills practice that can be done between meetings. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can help you pick an approach and a practical schedule that suits your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Leslie supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career stress, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style here?
The approach is warm, optimistic, and collaborative, using practical techniques plus attention to the therapist-client relationship and respect for each person.
What is Leslie's background and experience?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with people who have faced traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress, grief, religious or spiritual abuse, and discrimination.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Leslie holds the LMFT credential as a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
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 this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.