About Leslie
Leslie Westbrook is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on anxiety and stress. She brings seven years of experience and a calm, direct approach to conversations about difficult feelings. Leslie writes brief, clear plans so people know what to expect from sessions.
She helps people manage anger, build self-esteem, and improve concentration. Leslie also supports those coping with attention challenges and workplace stress. Communication problems, feelings of isolation, and relationship strain are part of her day-to-day work.
Background and approach
Leslie uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. She blends mindfulness techniques to help with overwhelm and grounding. Elements of psychodynamic work are used to look at longer-term patterns that affect mood and relationships.
Sessions are shaped to fit the person in front of her. Plans include specific, practical steps and things to try between meetings. Leslie emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while keeping goals concrete.
She practices in New Jersey and conducts work in English. People meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their routine. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and scheduling is arranged from there.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work
Leslie uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new actions. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and improve mood.She also draws on mindfulness therapy to teach simple grounding and breathing practices. These techniques help reduce overwhelm and bring attention back to the present when anxiety spikes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what’s been tried before, and then shape a plan collaboratively that may mix CBT and mindfulness elements.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full session feel and visual cues, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a lunch break. Live chat and text messaging are good for shorter check-ins, written reflections, or when someone prefers typing. These options make it easier to schedule regular work and try different formats to see what helps most.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
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- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
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