Leslie Santure , LPC

Leslie Santure is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with six years of experience in mental health care. Her early work on a crisis team proved particularly formative, providing intensive training in responding to trauma, abuse, and family instability and shaping her approach to supporting individuals and families through acute challenges.

She has worked with children and teens, families in conflict, and parents seeking practical strategies for communication and behavior management, and has experience addressing anger, depression, anxiety, low self-worth, and major life transitions. Her background also includes case management for children with disabilities, which informs a practical, resource-oriented perspective when collaborating with clients and caregivers. Leslie integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused methods into a client-centered framework to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Leslie emphasizes a relaxed, judgment-free therapeutic environment grounded in empathy and positive regard. She chooses to work with diverse clients across race, sexual orientation, and culture, acknowledging how identity shapes the therapy experience. Licensed in Louisiana and pursuing licensure in Georgia and Texas, she approaches therapy as a collaborative process aimed at building coping skills, improving relationships, and supporting long-term wellbeing.

Approaches that guide online therapy and what to expect

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach helps people build self-awareness, strengthen self-esteem, and explore personal values and goals at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replaces them with more adaptive strategies. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns where concrete tools and exercises can produce noticeable changes.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impacts of traumatic events with techniques designed to reduce distress and improve coping. This approach helps people process traumatic memories and develop strategies to manage triggers and build resilience.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leslie works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailors methods to what fits best for the individual. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can shift as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles and needs. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, access support from home or work, and integrate therapeutic work into a busy life.