LCSW, CSW

Leslie Sakow, LCSW, CSW

Experience21 years
LocationGeorgia
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Leslie

Leslie Sakow is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 21 years of practice working with people across Georgia. She blends expressive arts with structured mental health planning to create individualized care that draws on language, movement, and visual arts alongside evidence-based therapeutic techniques.

Background and approach

Leslie holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and brings long-standing clinical experience to complex mood and stress-related concerns. Her work incorporates elements of positive psychology, supportive counseling, and mindful cognitive therapies, and she adapts methods to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Clients can expect an approach that pairs creative expression with well-established therapies to help build practical skills and deepen self-understanding. Leslie frames change as a process that takes courage and time, and she positions herself as a steady guide who supports clients through life transitions and emotional challenges.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Leslie draws on several evidence-based approaches that translate well to remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping clients clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present; it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and modify unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can help with mood disorders, anxiety, and impulsivity. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it a strong fit for challenges involving strong emotions or impulsive behaviors.

Identifying the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailor a mix of methods that feels most effective for their situation. That may include combining creative expressive elements with mindfulness and somatic techniques when helpful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier for people in Georgia to access consistent care without travel, supporting continuity and the ability to practice skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Leslie commonly help with?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic approaches inform her style?

Her practice blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and somatic therapy to create flexible, skills-focused treatment.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Leslie brings 21 years of clinical experience providing therapeutic services to residents of Georgia.

What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?

She is licensed as an LCSW and also holds the CSW credential, practicing in Georgia under GA LCSW CSW003580.

Are sessions available in languages other than English?

Therapy is offered in English; she is not listed as providing services in other languages and does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are offered for online work?

Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to what fits their needs and availability.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes ADHD

Also works with

Grief Self esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Coping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Mood disorders

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English