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Leslie Westbrook, LCSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy
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About Leslie

Leslie Westbrook is an LCSW based in New Jersey who draws on seven years of clinical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, anger, and concerns with focus and self-esteem.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate stance and adapts conversation and therapeutic planning to each person’s distinct needs and goals. Leslie notes experience with attention and concentration difficulties including ADHD and supports work on motivation, confidence, memory, and behavioral regulation.

Her practice also addresses related concerns such as attachment difficulties, communication problems, impulse control, social anxiety, mood challenges including seasonal affective disorder, and issues around body image, guilt, and isolation. Leslie weaves evidence-based methods into care, choosing approaches that match a client’s situation while keeping the therapeutic relationship collaborative and pragmatic.

She encourages those taking the first steps toward therapy and aims to create a tailored path that respects each client’s pace and personal strengths.

Approaches and Online Access to Care

Leslie uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that sustain anxiety, low mood, and difficulty concentrating; this approach often includes practical skill-building for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning. She also incorporates mindfulness therapy to help clients develop present-focused awareness, reduce reactivity, and increase tolerance for uncomfortable feelings, which can be useful for stress, impulsivity, and emotional regulation. Psychodynamic ideas inform her work by exploring patterns rooted in past relationships and emotional history to increase self-understanding and long-term change.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative and part of the therapy process. Leslie works with each client to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting the plan over time so interventions remain relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or life events arise, and access care from New Jersey-based licensed professionals without needing to commute. The range of options allows clients to select the communication style that best supports their progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Leslie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, self-esteem struggles, and attention or focus difficulties including ADHD, as well as related issues such as mood disorders, social anxiety, and workplace problems.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Leslie combines practical, evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor interventions to each person’s needs and preferences.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns from attention and concentration to family and mood-related issues.
Where is Leslie licensed and practicing?
Leslie holds an LCSW and is licensed in New Jersey with licence number NJ LCSW 44SC06342300.
Are services offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; she is not documented as providing services in other languages and is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
She offers multiple remote options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment organized?
Cost varies by 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?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English