Leslie Santure , LPC

Leslie Santure is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with six years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, and life transitions. Her training includes intensive work on a crisis team, where she addressed trauma, abuse, and family instability and developed practical skills for helping clients and their families navigate high-intensity situations.

She has worked with children and teens, supported parents facing behavioral and communication challenges, and provided care for those managing depression, low self-worth, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, grief, and compassion fatigue. Earlier in her career she served as a case manager for children with disabilities, which contributed to a strengths-based approach to assessment and planning. Leslie integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy into her work while maintaining a client-centered stance.

Leslie offers a relaxed, judgment free therapeutic environment and chooses to work with diverse individuals across differences in race, sexual orientation, and culture. Empathy and positive regard guide her interactions, and she frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at improving coping skills and overall well-being. She is licensed in Louisiana and is currently pursuing licensure in Georgia and Texas.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Leslie Santure

Leslie draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused therapy to tailor care to each person she sees. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client's own goals - it helps people build self-understanding, improve self-esteem, and find direction during life changes. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical coping skills - it is frequently used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with mood regulation. Trauma-focused therapy offers structured ways to process traumatic experiences and build safety and stabilization skills - it supports recovery from abuse, crisis, and lingering trauma reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Leslie works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time and involves clients in planning the pace and focus of sessions so treatment aligns with what matters to them.

Offering services by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging expands access and flexibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily life and allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support even when in-person visits are not possible.