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Leslie Rice, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Leslie

Leslie Rice is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with two decades of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and ADHD. She draws on evidence-based methods to create individualized plans that reflect each client's priorities and life context.

Background and approach

Leslie emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion as cornerstones of therapeutic work and aims to empower clients to take meaningful steps toward improved wellbeing. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including LGBT-related issues, relationship and family conflicts, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges like impulsivity, co-morbidity, and mood or personality disorders.

Leslie combines structured techniques with a thoughtful, client-centered dialogue so sessions are practical, focused, and adaptable to evolving goals. She views seeking help as a courageous first move and seeks to support clients through change with clarity and steady guidance.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Leslie often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and learning to act in ways that align with what matters most, while also developing acceptance around difficult thoughts and feelings. CBT centers on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She will work with clients to identify which techniques and blends of methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work consistently even when in-person visits are impractical.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Leslie works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, LGBT-related issues, relationship and family conflicts, grief, trauma and abuse, and related areas such as impulsivity and personality disorders.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her approach blends evidence-based therapies such as ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, narrative, and solution-focused techniques to create practical, skills-based work tailored to each person.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She brings 20 years of professional experience to her practice, drawing on that background to guide treatment planning and therapeutic decisions.
Where is the therapist licensed and what are the credentials?
Leslie holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCSW C004723.
Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and provides services to clients within the stated regional scope.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyDissociationDomestic violenceGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English