I am a licensed marriage and family therapist licensed in Florida with 12 years of experience. I have worked with clients experiencing many different life issues that range from post traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, depression, career workplace issues, grief and loss (death, friendship/relationship changes) and a myriad of other challenges that also include religious abuse (I work with a lot of religious/spiritual minority groups). I have also helped many people from marginalized communities who are experiencing discrimination and equity issues.
My counseling style is warm, optimistic, and with a sense of humor. I believe that our challenges in life don't have to define our present or future. I am a stickler for treating others with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. While my approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, solution-focused counseling, the research demonstrates that the therapeutic alliance is key in client success. I will tailor the counseling experience to meet your unique, specific needs while also focusing keen attention on our alliance.
Lastly, I appreciate the courage that it took for you to seek counseling. I am here to work collaboratively and dynamically with you.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Very great listener and just her personality speaks for itself. She is always present. The most important thing is I trust her and trust is hard for me.
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Leslie M. for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I cannot recommend my therapist enough. From the very first session, I felt heard, understood, and validated. Their empathetic and non-judgmental approach created a safe space for me to share my struggles, and their guidance has been invaluable in helping me navigate difficult situations and emotions. Their expertise and professionalism are apparent, and I appreciate the personalized attention and care they provide in each session. Thanks to their support and encouragement, I feel better equipped to manage my mental health and well-being. I am grateful for their contributions to my overall growth and healing, and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking therapy.
Written on Jul 23, 2024 after therapy with Leslie M. for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coaching
Leslie is really easy to talk to and provides me the support I need to handle a variety of issues. I really appreciate her role in my life.
Written on Jul 13, 2024 after therapy with Leslie M. for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Leslie is amazing. I’ve been seeing her for almost two years now and we’ve worked through things I’ve not been able to admit to myself. I’ve done therapy before, but not deep therapy. I wasn’t ready, I was afraid. But I’m working through it with her. The hardest part about doing the deep therapy is actually starting it. Once i talked about it with Leslie, we examined it. Talked about it some more. And now we talk about other stuff. She’s been wonderful and I highly recommend her.
Written on Jun 22, 2024 after therapy with Leslie M. for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing therapist, so kind and understanding of my needs! Helps me face my fears and struggles and just overall amazing for what I needed to receive from my therapist!
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Leslie M. for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Leslie is just what I needed in a therapist. She is kind and compassionate. Leslie also looks at the bigger picture recommending I seek a diagnosis for neurodivergence. I highly recommend her for counseling needs.
Written on Feb 25, 2024 after therapy with Leslie M. for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Leslie listens and helps guide me on a path of recovery. I am grateful for matching.
Written on Feb 05, 2024 after therapy with Leslie M. for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Excellent listener and great at establishing rapport. Super empathetic but not a pushover! 10 out of 10.
Written on Nov 25, 2023 after therapy with Leslie M. for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Leslie has been great to work with. She’s attentive and creates a safe environment to process life’s challenges.
Written on Nov 23, 2023 after therapy with Leslie M. for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and coaching
Leslie gets it. She gets me and that makes a difference.
Written on Aug 27, 2023 after therapy with Leslie M. for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Leslie has been very supportive and understanding of my needs and what I wanted to get out of therapy. She is not only kind and nurturing but gave me great tools for self-improvement and how to overcome the issues I was facing. I would definitely recommend her and Pride Counseling.
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Leslie M. for 6 months
Leslie is very kind with her words and also has some tough love to influence change in yourself, such as assigning homework and things to try.
Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with Leslie M. for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Leslie is super nice and very friendly. She is exceptionally supportive and very attentive to my mental state and will always check my status to begin the session. Thank you so much Leslie!
Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with Leslie M. for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Leslie makes me feel comfortable and understood
Written on Sep 11, 2022 after therapy with Leslie M. for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
She is absolutely amazing and I love working with her!!
Written on Jun 10, 2022 after therapy with Leslie M. for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and family conflicts
I specifically chose Leslie to be my 1st therapist and it was the best decision i’ve made.
Written on May 26, 2022 after therapy with Leslie M. for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Being paired with the perfect therapist like Leslie was godsent. I was worried about trying therapy after some not so great experiences, but Leslie heard me and tried to understand me right from the first meeting. I never feel judged or ridiculed, Leslie does a wonderful job at creating a safe space to talk, to be challenged, to do better! I love her and feel like she really has helped me in sooo many ways, my appreciation for her cannot be expressed enough!
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Leslie M. for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Leslie is amazing! It feels like I'm talking to an aunt. She's so comforting and warm, but keeps me honest. She doesn't judge and always reminds me that nothing is wrong with me. She always has different ways to help and keep me grounded. She's the best!
Written on Feb 09, 2022 after therapy with Leslie M. for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and coaching
Leslie is a listener! She has a unique way of taking in what I say and saying it back to me in a way that guides me towards an answer on my own. This is my second time with Better Help. The first therapist I got was ok but I lucked out with Leslie!
Written on Jan 01, 2022 after therapy with Leslie M. for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve been seeing Leslie for a few months and she is great. She’s helped me through a lot of tough stuff with no judgement, is never overbearing and always respectful. I appreciate everything she has done for me and recommend her 100%.
Written on Dec 13, 2021 after therapy with Leslie M. for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Therapy with Leslie Brown was great. She made me feel heard and respected throughout every session. She is very resourceful and quick to provide help when needed. Would definitely recommend her to anyone starting therapy on Better Help.
Written on Nov 13, 2021 after therapy with Leslie M. for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Leslie is easy to talk to and always took the time to listen to things that I said to her. I felt heard in our sessions and she would often seek out worksheets, activities or online tests to work together on in our sessions to help me progress towards my goals. She always approached therapy with compassion, respect and has a very caring nature.
Written on Oct 21, 2021 after therapy with Leslie M. for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Absolutely amazing! Everything about Leslie is a blessing! I’m so grateful to have been paired with her!
Written on Aug 26, 2021 after therapy with Leslie M. for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Leslie is awesome.
Having trouble navigating times that suit us both though as i'm in sydney australia and she's in Nth Carolina USA.
Written on Jul 31, 2021 after therapy with Leslie M. for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
The first session was great. Leslie made me felt comfortable and seeing this is my first time seeking help, I really appreciate that she made it easy and comfortable.
Written on Jul 22, 2021 after therapy with Leslie M. for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
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