About Leslie
Leslie Ellwood is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 12 years of counseling experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and life changes. Leslie also supports people facing workplace strain, parenting pressures, and relationship or family problems.
Leslie uses a mix of practical methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered work, and mindfulness practices. Sessions often include learning breathing and relaxation skills, and using imagery to lower tension.
Her background spans hospital, school, and rehabilitation settings, plus disability case management and account management. Leslie holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Pittsburgh. She also has experience as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor alongside her LPC credential.
In conversation she keeps things straightforward. She listens, asks clear questions, and suggests specific exercises to try between meetings. Movement and physical activity are sometimes recommended to help manage stress and mood.
People who come for help can expect a calm, steady approach focused on skills they can use day to day. The work centers on reducing overwhelming feelings, improving coping, and sorting out practical steps for change.
How her approaches translate to online work
Leslie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce stress and reactivity. ACT helps people notice values, accept difficult feelings, and take action that matters despite uncomfortable emotions.She also draws on client-centered methods and mindfulness exercises to slow things down during a session. Mindfulness practice is described in simple steps like focused breathing or imagery and can help lower tension in the moment. Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative - she will talk with the client about goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences.
Specific online session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people practice skills in their everyday settings. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and format details during the initial matching and first session.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
Leslie works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship or family problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an eclectic, practical style combining CBT, ACT, DBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness techniques.
What is her clinical background and length of experience?
She has 12 years of counseling experience and decades of broader work in hospital, school, and rehabilitation settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and also has certification as a rehabilitation counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.