Leslie Santure, LPC

Leslie Santure is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and parenting or family challenges. She brings six years of clinical experience and aims to create a relaxed, nonjudgmental space so clients can talk openly and begin practical change.

Leslie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice thinking patterns that feed worry or low mood and then practice different ways of responding. She also uses client-centered listening to make sure sessions reflect each person’s pace and priorities. When trauma is central, she integrates trauma-focused strategies to address painful memories and current safety concerns.

Her background includes crisis-team work, where she supported people through acute instability and traumatic events. She has also worked as a case manager for children with disabilities and has experience addressing family conflict, communication struggles, anger management, and grief.

Leslie welcomes clients of diverse races, sexual orientations, and cultures and emphasizes empathy and respect in every session. She views therapy as a team effort and works with each person to build coping skills that fit daily life.

Sessions can focus on short-term goals like managing anxiety or longer work such as healing from past abuse. Leslie keeps language simple, uses practical exercises, and helps people practice new skills between meetings.

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Leslie draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical alternatives that reduce anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions often include short exercises and homework to practice new skills between meetings.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means she listens carefully and follows each person's goals. This approach emphasizes empathy, positive regard, and shaping sessions around what matters most to the client.

When trauma is a focus, Leslie incorporates Trauma-Focused Therapy techniques aimed at addressing painful memories and improving day-to-day coping. These strategies can help reduce the impact of past events and increase stability in current life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Leslie collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and as priorities change.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video lets people talk face to face, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat and text are useful for quick check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options help clients fit sessions into busy lives and keep momentum between meetings.