Leslie Powers

Leslie Powers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama with 34 years in the field. She began her career in addiction counseling in 1988 and has since worked in treatment centers, mental health clinics, school settings, and private practice. Leslie holds a Master of Counseling and Human Development from Troy University and a Master of Speech Communication from Auburn University.

Her work favors cognitive approaches and solution-focused methods. She treats stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, and related concerns. Leslie uses straightforward questions and clear goals to help people move forward.

Sessions are collaborative. She frames the client as the expert on their life and asks targeted questions to uncover workable steps. Expect a mix of conversation, practical homework, and gentle challenge delivered with respect and occasional humor.

Leslie has experience coordinating care when medication or physician oversight is needed. She generally asks for collaboration with a medical doctor for chronic pain management in online settings. Her background includes school counseling and years supporting people through life changes and workplace stresses.

People who want a practical, goal-oriented path may find her style helpful. She emphasizes small, measurable changes and clear next steps. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling will set the first appointment.

How Leslie uses CBT, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Work online

Leslie commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new, clearer responses. CBT is practical and problem-focused, useful for anxiety, anger, mood concerns, and stress.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing skills. These practices help reduce reactivity and increase awareness of emotions in everyday moments.

Solution-Focused Therapy is another core tool. It concentrates on small, achievable changes and builds on what is already working. This approach is brief and action-oriented, which many people find helpful when juggling busy lives.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Leslie will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. She adapts plans over time based on what helps most.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins on homework between meetings. Therapists and licensed professionals often use online sessions to keep momentum while people handle school, work, or caregiving responsibilities.