Leslie Westbrook

Leslie Westbrook is a licensed clinical social worker who brings seven years of experience to sessions. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and concentration or focus concerns including ADHD. Leslie speaks in a warm, respectful way and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for anyone starting therapy.

Leslie shapes each conversation to fit the person in front of her. She listens for what matters most and builds a plan together rather than using one standard route. Practical problem-solving and clearer daily routines are common focuses when concentration or motivation are a struggle.

When emotions run high, Leslie uses simple, real-world strategies to help people notice patterns and try small changes. She also helps with relationship tensions at home and workplace communication problems. Many clients come to her for help with body image, shame, or feeling isolated, and she supports them in finding steadier ways to relate to themselves and others.

Mindfulness practices and cognitive tools often show up in sessions to manage anxiety and mood shifts. Leslie also draws on longer-term psychodynamic ideas to look at repeated patterns that cause pain. She frames therapy as an active process where both therapist and client work toward clear, achievable steps.

Leslie is licensed in New Jersey as an LCSW. Sessions are conducted in English. If you are ready to begin, the usual next step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule time to meet.

How Leslie’s approaches translate to online therapy

Leslie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or improve focus. Mindfulness work teaches straightforward practices to notice emotions and shift attention, which can help with stress, mood, and impulse control.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Leslie will talk with each person about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering remote work with her, please confirm current session options before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue momentum between visits by practicing techniques in their real-world environment, while the therapist helps translate strategies to everyday situations.