Leslie M. Brown
Compassionate LMFT focused on practical change
LMFT Florida
- Experience
- 12 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Leslie
Leslie M. Brown is an LMFT based in Florida who brings 12 years of clinical experience to clients facing concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and a wide range of life changes.
Background and approach
She also addresses family dynamics, career and workplace difficulties, LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, and many additional focus areas including adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, codependency, and divorce or separation. Her style is warm, optimistic, and grounded in respect and sensitivity, with moments of levity when appropriate.
She emphasizes a collaborative, non-stigmatizing approach and adapts interventions to each person’s needs while prioritizing a strong therapeutic alliance. Clinically she draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance and commitment therapy, client-centered methods, dialectical behavior therapy, and elements of the Gottman Method where relevant.
Leslie has experience working with religious and spiritual minority groups and marginalized communities facing discrimination and equity issues. She frames therapy as a partnership aimed at practical change and increased resilience, and she encourages people to take that first step toward addressing the difficulties that brought them to therapy.
Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve coping with everyday stressors. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance to help clients feel understood and to foster personal growth.
Deciding on the best approach is a collaborative process. Leslie works together with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailors the mix of methods accordingly. The emphasis stays on building a strong working relationship and adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to access licensed professionals from different locations and at varied times. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the individual.
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Experience
12+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English