Leslie Cockrell

Leslie Cockrell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with four years of clinical experience. He sees people one-on-one and runs groups, and offers sessions both in person and via telehealth. Leslie focuses on helping people navigate anger, depression, addiction, grief, and low self-esteem.

He uses evidence-based techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion. In practical terms this means looking at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going, learning short exercises to calm the body and mind, and building kinder self-talk. Sessions include concrete tools to try between meetings and time to talk through what happens when those tools are used.

Leslie also works with issues connected to communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, fatherhood concerns, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. He brings a straightforward style that emphasizes small, manageable steps toward change. Parents and individuals often find the mix of skills practice and supportive conversation helpful.

He practices in Texas and conducts telehealth sessions as well. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Leslie aims to make the first steps simple and practical. He encourages people to name one problem they want to change and to work on it together over time.

How Leslie Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online

Leslie often draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts and behaviors that worsen anger, depression, and addictive patterns. CBT sessions focus on practical experiments and small behavior changes to test new ways of coping.

He also integrates mindfulness practices that teach simple breathing and grounding exercises to reduce emotional reactivity. Mindfulness exercises are short and can be practiced between sessions to help decrease impulsive responses. Self-compassion work encourages people to replace critical self-talk with kinder, more forgiving language, which supports recovery from shame and guilt.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Leslie works collaboratively to figure out which techniques fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress is made.

The therapist's profile notes telehealth as an option, but session formats are not exhaustively listed here. Confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, require less travel, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed, while also supporting regular practice of skills between meetings.