- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Family conflict
About Leslie
Leslie Westbrook is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, low self-esteem, and concentration or focus difficulties related to ADHD.
Leslie uses practical conversation and structured techniques to help people manage strong emotions. She explains what happens in sessions and offers straightforward ways to notice patterns that lead to outbursts or persistent resentment. She also helps with motivation, confidence, and memory concerns that can make daily life harder.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. She uses Mindfulness Therapy skills to help people slow down and notice impulses before they act. She also brings elements of Psychodynamic Therapy to understand longer-term patterns from past relationships that affect current reactions.
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented. Leslie helps set small, practical steps to test new ways of responding. She encourages simple strategies people can try between appointments to reduce pressure and reactivity.
Leslie practices in New Jersey and conducts work in English. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. The process leads to a clear first appointment where priorities and next steps are discussed.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Leslie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on short-term changes in how someone thinks and acts. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build awareness of bodily sensations and impulses, which can reduce reactive responses and make it easier to choose a different action. Psychodynamic ideas are sometimes brought in to look at recurring relationship patterns that influence current reactions and frustration.Finding the best way to work together is collaborative. Leslie will discuss your goals and preferences, and then suggest approaches to try. That plan can change as you learn what helps, so the process is about experimenting together rather than following a fixed method.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Ask about available online options when you start the matching process. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let you use different tools such as guided breathing or written worksheets during the meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, self-esteem, and focus issues related to ADHD, plus related concerns like mood and workplace problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and psychodynamic ideas to look at thoughts, reactions, and longer-term patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Leslie has seven years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what is the cost model?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.