Leslie Gray, LCMHC

Leslie Gray is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who blends practical methods with thoughtful conversation. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with person-centered and existential ideas to help people facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and related struggles.

Leslie has about 10 years of experience, much of it helping people with substance use concerns and co-occurring mental health issues. She also supports people dealing with grief, anger, career pressure, compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and relationship or family stress.

In sessions she pays attention to what matters most to each person and sets short-term, achievable goals. Conversations are focused and aim to uncover patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way of daily life. Practical tools from cognitive behavioral work are used to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new approaches.

Her existential view frames difficulties as part of a search for meaning, so there is room to reflect on values, purpose, and how suffering can be reshaped into learning. At the same time she keeps therapy grounded with motivational interviewing techniques to support change and commitment.

Leslie invites people who feel stuck or overwhelmed to take a first step and talk through what is holding them back. She works with each person to build realistic plans and small skills that fit their life and goals.

Therapeutic approaches you can access online

Leslie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try different behaviors. CBT often focuses on practical, step-by-step changes for anxiety, depression, and stress related to addiction or life transitions.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which makes the session about the person's own goals and experiences. That approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions. Leslie's existential perspective invites discussion about values, meaning, and how difficult experiences can shape purpose and choices.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose which approaches match their goals and preferences, and adjust techniques as progress is made. Clients and therapist set short-term objectives and review how methods are working over time.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging supports brief check-ins, written reflection, or ongoing encouragement between longer sessions.