- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-Based work
About Lesley
Lesley Schmaltz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and her background includes hospice care, school-based psychotherapy, and virtual work with a range of issues.
Lesley trained at the University of Louisville where she earned a Master of Science in Social Work. She has worked in hospice settings supporting people at the end of life and their families, and in schools with elementary through high school students. That mix of settings shaped a practical approach that focuses on what helps day to day.
In practice she draws on several established methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She also uses grief counseling, trauma-informed care, behavioral strategies, and parenting support when they fit a person's needs.
Lesley aims to build a working relationship and to develop a treatment plan together. She emphasizes clear, practical steps and conversations that address symptoms and the situations that maintain them. Her work often includes addressing communication problems, attachment issues, and coping with life transitions.
People who reach out can expect straightforward discussions about goals and options. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session so the plan can be shaped around the person’s priorities.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-driven action rather than trying to eliminate difficult feelings; it helps people choose meaningful steps even when anxiety is present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns that shape how people relate to others and can help with relationship stress and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences together and recommend a mix of methods that fit those needs. Clients can expect a collaborative process where approaches are adjusted as progress and challenges become clearer.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since current options are set by the therapist and the platform. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time, and choose quieter surroundings. Some formats may also let people use shorter check-ins or avoid being on camera when that helps with focus or energy. These practical benefits often make it simpler to keep therapy part of everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, ADHD, and related areas such as attachment issues and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and relationship-focused, using clear conversation and step-by-step approaches from several therapy models to address everyday problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience as a social worker and therapist, including hospice work, school-based psychotherapy, and virtual therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and Kentucky and is located in Indiana.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.