Leslie Rice , LCSW

Leslie Rice is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed in North Carolina (NC LCSW C004723), with 20 years of professional experience guiding people through personal change. She specializes in helping adults manage stress and anxiety, navigate LGBT-related concerns, and address relationship and family conflicts. Leslie approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit the specific circumstances and goals of the individual.

Her work centers on building practical strategies and emotional support that empower clients to take the next steps toward a more fulfilling life. She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek help and focuses on creating a collaborative environment where clients feel heard and supported. By combining empathic listening with goal-focused guidance, Leslie helps clients identify meaningful change and develop tools to sustain it over time.

Clients can expect a therapist who adapts interventions to their unique needs, honors personal values, and supports both short-term coping and longer-term growth. Leslie’s professional experience and thoughtful, person-centered approach aim to make the process of seeking therapy clearer and more manageable.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Leslie commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and build psychological flexibility. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with what matters most, and it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which examines the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. CBT provides practical skills to reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leslie collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility in how sessions happen - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort. These options make it easier to access consistent support and to integrate therapy into everyday life.