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Lesley Poblete-Creech, LCSW

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Lesley

Lesley Poblete-Creech is a Missouri-based LCSW with 12 years of experience supporting adults through a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, career struggles, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, ADHD, grief, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She draws on a background in direct practice with transitional-age clients and adults to help people navigate life transitions, build coping skills, and address patterns that interfere with daily functioning and wellbeing. Her approach blends evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices.

Lesley also brings a complementary perspective from her 200-hour yoga teacher training, incorporating breath- and body-focused techniques when appropriate to support present-moment awareness and self-regulation. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore goals, develop practical strategies, and strengthen resilience.

Outside of clinical work Lesley is a dog owner and finds that everyday routines and intentional practices help sustain wellbeing. She offers appointments during select weekday evenings, some Saturday daytime slots, and occasional Sunday evenings, balancing this practice with a separate full-time position.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lesley integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify values, accept difficult internal experiences, and take actions that align with what matters most. ACT can be useful for people coping with anxiety, depression, and life transitions who want to pursue meaningful goals while managing uncomfortable thoughts and feelings.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach practical strategies for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are often helpful for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and reducing impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lesley works with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what proves most helpful, so the therapy plan evolves from the client’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to attend sessions during weekday evenings, select Saturday daytime slots, or occasional Sunday evenings, and allow clients to access therapeutic tools and coaching from home or wherever they are most comfortable.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lesley address?
She supports a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, career and relationship difficulties, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and compassion fatigue among others.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines compassionate, client-centered listening with practical skills training. Sessions often mix reflective conversation with structured techniques to build coping and emotional regulation.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
Lesley has practiced as a direct service social worker for 12 years, working with transitional-age clients and adults in various settings.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Missouri with license number MO LCSW 2021015968 and provides services from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Lesley provides services in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available with her?
She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payments structured?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lesley?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling an appointment according to her available evening and weekend times.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English