Leslie Stanton , LCSW

Leslie Stanton is a New Jersey licensed clinician with more than 17 years of professional experience. As an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), she has worked with adults facing stress and anxiety, struggles with addictions, grief and loss, and challenges related to motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she seeks to understand each person’s story before shaping a personalized plan.

Leslie adapts conversation and treatment to reflect the specific needs and goals of each client, offering practical strategies and emotional support along the way. She recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage and approaches that first step with encouragement and steadiness. Clients work with her to build clearer coping skills, strengthen relationships, and move toward a more fulfilling life while honoring their individual pace and preferences.

Approaches, Collaboration, and Online Care with Leslie Stanton

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape patterns of relating to others. Leslie uses this approach to help clients explore relationship dynamics, build secure connections, and address issues that stem from past attachment experiences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Through CBT, Leslie supports people working with anxiety, depression, and difficulties in managing stress by teaching concrete skills for healthier thinking and coping.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Leslie works together with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time to find the best fit. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in treatment planning and empowered to track progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, by phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt interventions to work effectively in these remote formats while supporting each client’s unique journey.