- DBT skills groups
- Mindfulness and yoga
- ACT and CBT strategies
About Lesley
Lesley Poblete-Creech is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 12 years of direct practice experience. She has worked with transitional-age young people starting at 16 and adults 18 and older. Lesley supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, career challenges, parenting strain, anger, grief, and other life adjustments.
She uses straightforward, skills-based work in sessions. That includes mindfulness practices, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas, and cognitive behavioral strategies. Lesley also brings experience running DBT skills groups for young adults and adults, and for families and couples.
Lesley completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2016 and sometimes integrates breath and movement as tools clients can use to calm their bodies and notice the present moment. She describes yoga as accessible to everyone and highlights breathing as the basic starting point.
Her background includes many years supporting people with addiction concerns, ADHD, attachment and adoption issues, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and intimacy-related struggles. She mentions working with blended family dynamics, communication problems, and codependency among other areas.
Lesley says she balances this work alongside a full-time role outside of her therapy practice, and typically offers evening appointments and select weekend times. She asks people to consider scheduling that matches their own availability to get the most from therapy.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Lesley draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when strong emotions show up. ACT focuses on actions and learning to live with difficult thoughts rather than trying to eliminate them. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, which are concrete practices for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and increasing distress tolerance. DBT skills work can be useful for people who want step-by-step strategies to reduce reactivity and handle conflict. Finally she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try alternative ways of thinking that change feelings and behavior.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Lesley collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences. She often introduces short exercises and practices, then adapts them based on what the person finds helpful during sessions.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people use quieter surroundings or a phone call if video isn’t preferable. These practical benefits can help people practice skills between sessions and apply them in everyday situations.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she help with?
She supports people who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, frustration at work, and living with someone else’s anger. Anger is listed among many concerns she works with.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-based work including mindfulness, DBT skills, ACT ideas, and cognitive behavioral techniques to help manage reactions and regulate emotion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience as a direct practice social worker, working with transitional-age youth and adults.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, noted as MO LCSW, and practices from Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Do international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.