- CBT methods
- Mindfulness therapy
- Psychodynamic ideas
About Leslie
Leslie Westbrook is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, family concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and issues with focus such as ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and designed to address practical day-to-day problems.
Leslie uses clear, goal-focused methods to help people manage difficult feelings and improve functioning. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and on Mindfulness Therapy to develop attention and reduce reactivity. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at longer-standing patterns that affect relationships and mood.
In practice she helps people break concerns down into manageable steps. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what patterns repeat, and small changes that make life easier. She pays attention to communication, impulse control, and problems with concentration or memory when they affect daily routines.
Leslie has worked with clients on issues such as attachment concerns, body image, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, seasonal mood shifts, and workplace stress. She addresses social anxiety and phobia as part of broader anxiety work and helps people build confidence in social situations.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How Leslie integrates CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic work online
Leslie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in session. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and ways to notice stressful thoughts without immediately reacting, which can help with anxiety, focus, and mood.She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to notice recurring patterns that affect relationships and self-image. Choosing an approach is collaborative - the therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust what feels most helpful over time. Conversations make room for both short-term strategies and understanding longer-standing habits.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Because session formats were not specified in the original profile, confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain regular check-ins, try brief skill practices between meetings, and schedule appointments around work or caregiving duties without needing extra commute time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, self-esteem, ADHD-related focus issues, and related topics such as social anxiety and workplace stress.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Leslie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and psychodynamic ideas to help with thoughts, attention, and longer-standing relationship patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Leslie has seven years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.