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Leslie Ellwood

Calm, practical therapy focused on coping skills

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Leslie

Leslie Ellwood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who combines practical, evidence-informed strategies with a warm, patient presence.

Background and approach

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, DBT skills, and mindfulness practices to address stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and a range of life transitions. With an approach that adapts to each individual, she emphasizes skills like relaxation training, imagery, and breathing exercises paired with behavioral activity to support emotional regulation and resilience.

Ellwood brings a long history in counseling and rehabilitation settings to her work, and she frames therapeutic work around integrity, compassion, and a collaborative relationship. Her practice also attends to issues such as career challenges, caregiving stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic, and women's health matters.

Clients can expect a respectful, steady clinician who focuses on practical tools and paced skill-building to help manage symptoms and navigate change.

Approaches that guide online work and what they address

Leslie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, a practical approach often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) appears in her work as well, focusing on values-based action and accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while pursuing meaningful goals. Client-Centered Therapy rounds out this mix by emphasizing a supportive, empathetic therapeutic relationship that helps people feel heard and understood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what fits the client’s needs and preferences. This shared decision-making helps tailor interventions so they feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to practice skills between sessions and to access consistent support from licensed professionals without changing routines, which can be especially helpful when balancing work, caregiving, or other life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Leslie commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family problems, career concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach is adaptive and client-centered, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with ACT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques to create a personalized plan.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Leslie has 12 years of documented professional experience working as a counselor in various settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential with licence PA LPC PC002117 and provides services from Pennsylvania.
In which languages are services offered and are international clients accepted?
Services are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily problemsInfidelityJealousyObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English