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Leslie Cates, LPC
Louisiana
Licensed Professional Counselor - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Emotion regulation skills
About Leslie
Leslie Cates is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, and trauma. Leslie also supports people coping with life changes, bipolar disorder, sleep problems, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Leslie earned a Master of Arts in Counseling in December 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She uses a client-centered approach where the person sets goals and the work follows their priorities. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Her day-to-day approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and test different responses. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to practice willingness and values-based action, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation when stress or intense feelings interfere with functioning.
Leslie describes her work as interactive and strengths-focused. She avoids stigmatizing labels and aims to help people build realistic self-talk, increase coping skills, and process difficult experiences related to childhood trauma or abusive relationships.
Typical sessions include talking through current problems, experimenting with small changes, and reviewing what worked. People looking for a practical, structured therapy that combines skill-building with reflective work may find her style useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Leslie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test small changes in behavior. CBT sessions often involve tracking thoughts, trying new responses between meetings, and reviewing what changed. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to identify values and practice willingness to accept difficult feelings while taking actions that matter. That approach can help when people feel stuck by avoidance or uncertainty.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leslie collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. She combines skill teaching and reflective conversation so the person can try practical tools and adjust based on what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, avoid travel time, or have a shorter check-in when time is limited. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises for a digital meeting so people can continue practicing skills between sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she usually address?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, addictions, relationship issues, trauma, and related problems such as sleep disturbance, anger, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and interactive, focusing on practical steps, strengths, and solutions the person can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy services in Louisiana.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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