About Leslie
Leslie Cross is a licensed clinician in Maryland with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. She holds an MD and is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Her approach is practical and respectful, focused on tailoring conversations and plans to each person's needs.
She works with people facing depression, addictions, and problems in relationships and parenting. Leslie addresses related struggles like communication breakdowns, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
Background and approach
She also supports people coping with panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and seasonal mood changes. In sessions she listens first and adapts to what each person brings. Conversations aim to name patterns, try new ways of responding, and build manageable steps for change.
She emphasizes sensitivity and compassion while keeping goals clear and attainable. Leslie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide treatment choices. She explains options in simple terms and collaborates on a plan that fits daily life and priorities.
Over time she helps people track progress and adjust the plan as needed. Practical matters are handled simply. Therapy is offered in several online formats and by phone.
To begin, the process is selecting Start Therapy, completing a short matching questionnaire, then scheduling according to therapist availability.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Leslie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach she uses helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, then teaches small experiments to test new responses. This approach is useful for anxiety, panic attacks, and low mood because it targets what people notice and do each day.Another technique focuses on building routines and coping skills for stress and addictions. It breaks challenges into short, achievable tasks and practices that fit into daily life. That method supports people working on parenting strain, relationship issues, and seasonal mood changes.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist and client talk about goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. Leslie explains options in plain language and adapts plans to fit each person's needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is good when visual cues help the conversation. Phone can work when bandwidth is limited or a hands-free option is needed. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, short coaching, or times when writing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to fit sessions around work, childcare, or travel while keeping progress moving forward.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
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