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Leslie M. Brown, LMFT
Florida
Licensed marriage and family therapist - Stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT
- Gottman-informed relationship work
- Trauma and grief support
About Leslie
Leslie M. Brown is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and addictions, and helps with issues such as grief, career strain, parenting, and ADHD. Leslie also works with people from marginalized or religious minority backgrounds who have faced discrimination or religious abuse.
Her style is practical and direct, with an emphasis on respectful interaction. Leslie uses evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance and mindfulness-oriented approaches. Sessions center on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different ways to respond to them.
In practice she combines CBT with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered ideas, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and relationship work influenced by the Gottman Method. That mix supports concrete skill-building for managing mood, stress, and relationship patterns. She values the working relationship as a central part of change.
Leslie works with people coping with trauma, grief, chronic health concerns, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, body image and codependency. She also addresses commitment and communication problems, separation and divorce, and other life transitions. Sessions focus on practical steps and small behavior changes that fit into daily life.
People can expect a collaborative process that tracks goals and adjusts methods over time. Leslie emphasizes respect, direct feedback, and problem-solving rather than labels. She invites clients to try strategies and check what helps as therapy proceeds.
How Leslie uses structured therapies online
Leslie works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify patterns of thinking that increase stress and anxiety, then practice small behavioral experiments to test new responses. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts or feelings, clarify values, and take committed action toward those values.These approaches are used collaboratively. Leslie will review what you want to change, try a few methods, and check what fits your goals and comfort. Deciding on an approach is a team effort that adapts over time based on progress and preferences.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time for appointments. When you complete the questionnaire and schedule a first session you can confirm which online session types are offered and pick what works best for your schedule.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses. That often leads to small behavior changes and reduced distress over time.
What experience does she bring?
Leslie has 12 years of experience working with a range of life challenges including trauma, traumatic brain injury, workplace issues, and grief.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional or licensing limitations when you begin the intake process.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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