- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Leslie
Leslie Ellwood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who brings a calm, grounded presence to therapy. She greets new clients with warmth and straightforward care. Her style is adaptable and practical, aiming to make therapy feel useful from the first session.
Leslie blends several approaches to match what each person needs. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values.
Background and approach
She also draws on Client-Centered and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas to build stronger coping skills and emotional balance. Many people come to her for stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, parenting concerns, and life changes. She also helps with trauma and abuse, workplace issues, ADHD, and mood struggles like depression.
Leslie mentions an interest in caregiving and aging topics, along with relationship and communication problems. Sessions include practical skills such as breathing exercises, guided imagery, and progressive relaxation. She encourages movement and exercise as part of healing when it fits a person’s goals.
Her approach is straightforward - listen first, then work together on small, doable steps. With 12 years of counseling experience listed, she aims to guide people toward clearer thinking and steadier days. Prospective clients in Pennsylvania can expect a therapist who prioritizes compassion, integrity, and focused support.
What Leslie works with
Everything Leslie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Leslie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Family problems
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Leslie lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Leslie often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck and committing to meaningful behavior changes that align with personal goals.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different ways of responding. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and daily stress because it pairs thought work with concrete behavior changes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leslie listens first, then suggests methods that match a person's goals and preferences. Together they try approaches for a few sessions and adjust based on what feels helpful and doable.
Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls let people work face to face from wherever they are, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Live chat and text-based messaging are good for brief check-ins, coaching prompts, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work on coping skills across the week.
Questions people ask about Leslie
What concerns does Leslie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, parenting issues, and life changes. Other topics include trauma, depression, ADHD, workplace stress, and caregiver strain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is adaptable and down-to-earth. She uses practical exercises, skill-building, and a listening-first attitude to help people move forward.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of counseling experience. Her past work includes hospital, school, and rehabilitation settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.
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