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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
34yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping 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, Military and Veterans 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
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I have been exceptionally pleased with my relationship and results
Written on Feb 03, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 9 months on issues concerning adhd
Leslie is very attentive. She offers up experience, goes over your goals and updates, as needed. There's is no judgement at any time, which is very important to me. She's also interested in what you have to say.
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 4 months on issues concerning self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Very kind and caring therapist that listens to me
Written on Jan 13, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
I would be friend with Leslie even if she wasn't my therapist. I've had several over the years, and I can't think of one I enjoyed talking to more than her. She guides me but gives me room to clean up the cobwebs in my head.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I have been with Leslie for well over a year now and she has been extremely helpful in my healing journey. She asks insightful questions and gives helpful and constructive feedback. I always leave a session feeling better than when I went in and always look forward to the next session. I highly recommend Leslie!
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Ms. Powers is an excellent therapist. She is very responsive and gives great feedback. She really listens and sees both sides to information.
Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I'm only three sessions in, but I am very excited to work with Leslie moving forward. I have a feeling she will be extremely instrumental in bettering myself.
Written on Aug 09, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Enjoy working with Leslie. I feel she does a really good job listening and helping g you work through your feelings and emotions.
Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is great and obviously very gifted. I highly recommend her.
Written on May 29, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
So far our appointments have been very helpful and comforting and I look forward to our sessions going forward
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
She is amazing. I can thank her enough for how much she has helped me!
Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Leslie has been a fantastic thought partner. She isn’t pushy, she listens, is calm, and takes the time to understand your concerns and desires before offering conversation on solutions or pathways forward.
I’ve worked with her for 5 weeks and already feel as though weekly sessions may no longer be necessary and every two weeks may be sufficient.
Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, career difficulties, and coaching
My sessions have been extremely beneficial for me. I feel more comfortable expressing myself.
Written on Dec 26, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning eating disorders, and career difficulties
Wonderful therapist. Made me feel so validated and seen, which is something I haven’t felt in a while.
Written on Dec 03, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is absolutely amazing! She’s helped me understand so much about myself and actions I’ve used to survive after past traumas and have me ways to cope that are healing and healthy! She listens very well and has amazing skills and advice to help you work through stuff!
Written on Nov 05, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Loved having my meetings with Leslie. So helpful and understanding, and gives "homework" that is manageable.
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and eating disorders
I just started.
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She's amazing, super un judgemental. Very compassionate, and gives great advice. She literally just wants to help you.
Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She got me talking when I absolutely did not want to and responded in a very personal manner.she made me feel heard.
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Leslie has excellent insight and an uncanny ability to read between the lines. She has lived and learned from similar trials, offering an expertise that can’t be taught. Her support and guidance is concise and no nonsense yet she is gracious and understanding.
Written on Feb 02, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Expertise listener and equipped to unmask problems
Written on May 15, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Very pleased.
Written on May 13, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders
Leslie has helped me put a lot of things that I am very confused or unsure about into perspective. She is teaching me techniques to help better understand myself and use in future situations as well. I really enjoy having her as my counselor.
Written on Feb 24, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Leslie is very attentive to detail. She does a great job of assessing the full situation before jumping to an action plan.
Written on Feb 17, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning self esteem
Leslie is easy to talk to and easy to listen to. She understands my issues and is being helpful.
Written on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
Leslie has been wonderful for me! She is very knowledgeable and makes me feel comfortable sharing how I feel.
Written on Nov 27, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
Leslie is helping me get through this excruciating situation of pandemic and uncertainty and upheaval. She listens, is very respectful, has a soothing manner about her, helps me understand myself and is flexible about scheduling time to see me. I highly recommend her and have already recommended BetterHelp to a friend--who also is grateful for the assistance right now. Thank you!
Written on Nov 26, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Leslie is great! She listens very well and has great advice. I immediately felt comfortable, and she will always try to fit you in to scheduling and encourages contacting her outside of sessions if need be. I highly recommend her!
Written on Oct 29, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I joined just before the Wildfires in California kicked off, and it meant everything to have that support system during such a turbulent time.
Written on Sep 27, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and adhd
Leslie has been very helpful for me. She is realistic, yet kind. I feel that I can talk about my problems without judgement, and she provides realistic advice in response.
Written on Sep 18, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Leslie has been such a blessing! I’ve had so much going on the past few months and she has been great helping me stay on track!
Written on Jul 24, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Leslie is great! She has helped me attack my problem head on and I’m becoming a new me everyday she is god sent and she has helped me see things from a perspective I would’ve never imagined. She is helping me learn to live everyday as if it’s my last! I recommend her fully my first counselor but will be my last I plan to use her forever!!
Written on Jun 07, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Leslie has helped me so much. Going through this tough time with her has helped me grow as a person and realize what i need to do. She has helped guide me through past trauma that has affected my life that I truly didn't see until now. She has been fantastic!
Written on Apr 09, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
I like Leslie a lot. She listens to my concerns & we try to work through the challenges that come up in my life. I have PTSD, and we are trying to work through suppressed memories.
Written on Mar 28, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
I have really enjoyed having Leslie as my counselor. She is very knowledgeable in many areas. It is easy to open up to her as I have no fear of being judged. It is nice to have a kind professional’s point of view. Thank you Leslie!
Written on Dec 29, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Leslie is very patient and impartial. She helps you to consider the situation at hand and how you can manage it by dealing with things you can control and managing boundaries in areas you cannot. She is compassionate and her experience allows her to give great advice
Written on Dec 18, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Ms. Powers is so kind and responsive. I have not been counseled by her for that long, but I really appreciate her attention to detail and always checking up with me if she hasn't heard from me. I would highly recommend her to anyone that needs counseling.
Written on Dec 05, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief
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