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Leslie Powers, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

I am Leslie S Powers, a Licensed Professional Counselor from Alabama. I have been in this profession forover 30 years, having begun my journey as a Certified Addictions Counselor in 1988. Since then, I have worked in treatment centers and free-standing mental health clinics via private practice, school counseling, and contracting with my county's Department of Human Resources. I am a 1994 graduate of Troy University with a Master's degree in Counseling and Human Development. I am also a certified school counselor. I have a Master of Speech Communication degree from Auburn University. I have earned approximately 40 hours post-graduate in the counseling psychology and ministerial fields.
My approach to counseling is cognitive, and I especially appreciate the solution-focused therapies. I believe that clients are the experts at problem-solving given the right questions and goals, and that an accepting counseling environment allows positive outcomes! We'll proceed toward your goals as colleagues, working with humor and respect, serious-minded curiosity, homework and brainwork. If you're coping with longterm mental health issues which require medicine and physician supervision along with psychotherapy, I'm willing to be part of your care team. (I generally do not work with chronic pain clients in online settings without collaboration with an MD. )
I look forward to speaking to you soon!
Leslie

Professional experience

34 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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Messaging

License information

AL LPC 1650

Reviews

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Excellent

Written on May 28, 2025 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Leslie is so knowledgeable and helpful. She listens and understands and always guides me in the right direction. Talking to her is like talking to a friend!

Written on May 13, 2025 after therapy with Leslie for 9 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Despite my initial skepticism and hesitation, therapy had a huge positive impact on my life! I can't thank my therapist enough for her invaluable insights and her ongoing support as I work on healing and improving myself.

Written on May 07, 2025 after therapy with Leslie for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem

I enjoy speaking with Leslie. She’s very easy to talk to and rapport was easily made.

Written on Apr 29, 2025 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

A very comfortable experience while dealing with uncomfortable things. Professional,yet personal approach. It's like talking with a knowledgeable friend.

Written on Mar 11, 2025 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

Leslie has been a blessing in my life. She has been a great help through all of my struggles.

Written on Mar 01, 2025 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes