Hello there!
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri. I attended MidAmerica Nazarene University and received my masters degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage, Couple, and Family. My undergrad was in Psychology. I have years of experience helping people of all ages with concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, parental concerns, family and relationship issues, and much more.
In addition to being an LPC I am also a Board Certified Nationally Certified Counselor. My education and experience is in all aspects of the individual, family, and couple dynamics. I am Anger Management Certified, Trauma Focused Certified, a Registered Play Therapist, Prepare and Enrich Certified, and offer DBT services.
As a part of my masters degree we were required to attend sessions of our own counseling with a therapist to see what it was like as a client and not just a therapist. When I researched for my therapist I was extremely picky about who I chose. I wanted them to not only have the ability to listen, but also have the ability to offer skills that could actually be applied to my everyday life. That is exactly the treatment I offer my clients as well.
My therapy style is eclectic based off what works best for your style and need, but I have a strong background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have years of experience and treat each client as an individual. I offer tailored treatment plans based off your needs.
I would love to walk with you in your journey to self-improvement.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MO LPC 2017022256
CA LPCC 9457
KS LCPC LCPC 03018
CO LPC 0017414
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Leslie Gleason. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I've been working with Leslie for a few months. She is the first therapist I feel that really understands me. I look forward to our sessions and feel comfortable with her. Would definitely recommend her.
Written on Jun 03, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion f
Leslie is incredibly thoughtful and kind. She listens and responds with the right kind of questions that allow you to examine your situation from a different perspective and dig deeper into things you might not have considered before. She provides great tools and recommendations and is just very easy to talk to.
Written on Sep 16, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is very respectful. Listens. But also gives great advice and tools for me to use in every day life.
Written on Mar 20, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem