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Leslie Sakow, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
LCSW - Stress and mood support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness and ACT
- Expressive arts elements
About Leslie
Leslie Sakow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 21 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
Leslie uses practical, structured methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and somatic approaches. Sessions commonly include noticing unhelpful thoughts, practicing new responses, and adding small behavior changes between meetings.
Her background includes expressive arts and mental health action planning. That means she sometimes brings language, movement, or visual arts into work when it fits a person’s goals. She also uses supportive counseling and positive psychology ideas to build clear, manageable steps for change.
Leslie describes therapy as a process that takes time and steady effort. She helps people set practical goals, try specific skills, and track what helps. Progress is measured by what people can do differently in daily life, not by labels.
People considering therapy are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted.
How Leslie uses evidence-based methods online
Leslie commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. ACT uses values and committed action to help people live in line with what matters, which can be useful for coping with life changes and chronic stress.She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills when those fit a person’s needs. Determining which approaches to use is collaborative - the therapist and client review goals, try skills, and adjust the plan based on what helps in everyday life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online appointments make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. Online meetings can shorten commute time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in real-world settings between sessions. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and format details during the initial matching and when setting up the first appointment.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
Leslie works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, grief, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and related mood and impulse concerns.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, test alternative responses, and build practical behavior changes between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 21 years of clinical experience and incorporates expressive arts and mental health action planning alongside therapeutic approaches like ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic techniques.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
Leslie is an LCSW and CSW practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.