- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Leslie
Leslie McRae is an LCSW with 30 years of clinical experience based in Florida. He lists stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life changes among the issues he helps people with, and also notes work with LGBT concerns and social anxiety and phobia.
Leslie uses a straightforward, interactive approach. He listens and then offers practical tools people can try between sessions. He aims to help clients understand patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, and to identify small changes that make daily life easier.
Over three decades of practice have included work with aging and geriatric issues, codependency, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and panic attacks. That range has shaped his focus on clear strategies and short-term skill building, as well as on longer term exploration when it is needed.
He describes his manner as personable and interactive, mixing supportive conversation with occasional challenge. Sessions often involve looking at thoughts and beliefs, testing new behaviors, and checking what worked afterward.
Leslie offers weekday phone sessions in a set time window and also provides asynchronous messaging between sessions with a stated response time. Prospective clients should confirm session options and scheduling through the booking flow before arranging a first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to you so you feel understood and can decide what to work on next. It helps when you need someone to help clarify feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and introduces small practical experiments to test new ways of thinking. It is often used for anxiety, panic, and social fears. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on concrete goals and short-term steps that move you toward the outcomes you want to see.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Leslie will work with you to pick methods that match your situation, goals, and preferences, and then adjust what you try based on what helps most. That collaborative planning happens in early sessions and continues as progress is checked.
Leslie offers weekday phone sessions in a set window and supports asynchronous messaging between sessions. Phone sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or avoid being on camera, while messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or follow up on tools you are trying. Confirm the current session options and scheduling details when you sign up so you know how therapy will fit into your life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and career concerns, LGBT issues, and social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a personable and interactive style that combines listening with practical tools and occasional challenge to help you try new strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with a range of issues including panic attacks, aging concerns, and codependency.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is an LCSW licensed in Florida and New York and practices from Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he use?
He offers weekday phone sessions between 11 am and 4 pm and provides asynchronous messaging between sessions; confirm current options when booking.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.