Leslie Burley, LPC

Leslie Burley is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and addiction. She draws on many years of experience to offer practical support for panic, social anxiety, workplace problems, and feelings of isolation or shame.

Leslie keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now. She listens closely, helps set clear goals, and uses tools that people can practice between meetings. Her approach blends cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered and mindfulness methods to reduce symptoms and build coping skills.

Her background includes long experience in education and counseling, from classroom teaching to school counseling roles. This history shaped a calm, patient style and an emphasis on clear communication. She has also worked with grief and crisis counseling in community settings.

Leslie uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when helpful, especially for making change and setting short-term goals. She discusses treatment plans and checks in with people to make sure work in sessions matches their goals.

People can expect a collaborative relationship where progress is tracked and strategies are adjusted as needed. Sessions cover skill teaching, problem solving, and emotional support. Leslie works with people across a range of life stages and challenges in Texas and with international clients who prefer English.

How Leslie's Approaches Work Online

Leslie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, panic, and depressive symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can explore their goals at their own pace.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that help people manage stress and stay present. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which approaches fit best for their situation and goals. That collaboration makes it easier to try a plan and adjust it based on what helps.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, between-session coaching, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options make it easier to schedule regular work and keep momentum toward agreed goals.