Leslie M. Brown , LMFT

Leslie M. Brown is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing a wide range of challenges, including post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, depression, workplace and career concerns, and grief and loss related to death or relationship changes. Her practice includes support for individuals affected by religious abuse and those from religious or spiritual minority groups, as well as people from marginalized communities navigating discrimination and equity issues.

Her counseling style is warm, optimistic, and often infused with a sense of humor, while maintaining respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She rejects stigmatizing labels and aims to help clients see that life challenges do not have to define their present or future. Her clinical work blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic, client-centered principles and solution-focused strategies, with particular attention to building a strong therapeutic alliance.

Leslie tailors the counseling experience to each person, attending closely to the relationship between therapist and client and adjusting interventions to meet specific needs. She approaches therapy as a collaborative and dynamic process, and she acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help. She looks forward to meeting and working alongside those who choose to pursue change.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take action guided by personal values. It is often used to address stress, anxiety, depression, and situations where unhelpful avoidance gets in the way of meaningful living. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and the therapist's genuine presence so the person can explore identity, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and grief at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress, and can be effective for anxiety, mood concerns, and difficulties with coping and problem-solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Leslie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques from different models as appropriate and attends closely to the working relationship to support progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, connect across distances, and maintain continuity of support. Licensed professionals can deliver many evidence-informed strategies effectively through these formats while working with clients toward meaningful change.