Leslie Rice , LCSW

Leslie Rice is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 20 years of professional experience. She brings long-standing experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, and a wide range of concerns including trauma, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and LGBT-related issues.

Leslie approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Her work also addresses related areas such as self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and co-occurring conditions, as well as more specific focuses like abandonment, dissociation, and mood or personality disorders.

Leslie emphasizes empowering clients to take the courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. She collaborates with people to identify goals, tailor interventions, and support progress at a pace that fits their strengths and circumstances. As an LCSW she combines clinical training with practical strategies to help clients navigate change and build skills for clearer relationships and greater emotional well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Leslie Rice uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skill-building, which can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Leslie works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can connect in the format that fits their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or work, and integrate therapeutic work into busy lives while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.