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Leslie Santure

Compassionate therapist blending practical tools and empathy

LPC Louisiana

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Leslie

Leslie Santure is an LPC with six years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and related challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on work in crisis response and family-focused settings to support clients navigating relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, career pressures, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her background also includes case management with children with disabilities, which shaped her practical approach to problem-solving and coordination of care.

Leslie practices with warmth and empathy, creating a relaxed, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore patterns and learn new coping skills. She uses client-centered principles to prioritize each person’s values and goals, and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused techniques when helpful to address distorted thinking and to process traumatic experiences.

Licensed in Louisiana (LA LPC 6730), she aims to collaborate with clients to build coping strategies and improve daily functioning. Sessions are offered through multiple online formats to accommodate different needs and schedules.

Approaches for Online Support and Healing

Leslie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, often teaching practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety and low mood. She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the impact of past trauma, offering strategies to process distressing memories and reduce trauma-related reactions in day-to-day life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Leslie frames this as a collaborative effort. She will work with each client to assess needs, set goals, and try different techniques to discover what fits best for their situation and preferences rather than prescribing a single method from the start.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for busy schedules. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care across life changes and provide options for those who prefer real-time conversation or written check-ins. Leslie aims to adapt methods and pacing to the online format so clients can build coping skills and make progress in ways that fit their daily lives.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Leslie commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, career stress, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
What is Leslie's general therapeutic style?
Her style emphasizes empathy and positive regard, offering a relaxed, nonjudgmental space while collaboratively addressing goals and coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience, including time on a crisis team and work as a case manager for children with disabilities.
Where is Leslie licensed and based?
She is licensed in Louisiana as LA LPC 6730 and practices with clients from that location.
Can clients work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are conducted in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
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 therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English