Leslie Cross, MD, LCPC - Therapist in Maryland

Leslie Cross uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and depression.

01About Leslie

Leslie Cross uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and depression. She brings 25 years of practice in Maryland and focuses on practical, down-to-earth support. Leslie, who holds an MD and is an LCPC, aims to meet people where they are and create a plan that fits each person’s life.

In sessions she listens closely and works with clients to set clear, manageable goals.

Background and approach

Conversations are tailored to the person’s situation, with strategies you can try between meetings. She focuses on improving everyday functioning rather than labels or jargon. Leslie helps people untangle communication problems and cope with loneliness or life transitions such as a midlife crisis.

She also supports those dealing with obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, seasonal mood shifts, and issues related to narcissistic relationships. Her approach is practical and rooted in techniques shown to help with these concerns. For parents who are feeling overwhelmed, she offers concrete tools for managing stress and improving interactions with children.

For those facing addictions, sessions emphasize coping skills, relapse prevention ideas, and ways to rebuild routines that support recovery. Her background includes two and a half decades of work with adults in Maryland. She adapts treatment plans as needs change, and encourages people who are nervous about starting therapy to take the step at their own pace.

02Credentials

LCPC (Maryland): License LC4584 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1386067015 · national provider identifier

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03Focus areas and approaches

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04Online support

Evidence-based techniques and flexible online care

Leslie relies on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building skills and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach emphasizes identifying thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety and depression, then practicing alternate responses to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. This style helps with panic attacks, seasonal mood changes, and persistent worry.

Another approach centers on developing clear communication and coping skills for relationship and parenting challenges. It teaches practical ways to express needs, set boundaries, and manage conflict so interactions feel more manageable. These techniques can also support people dealing with loneliness, obsessional thinking, or difficulties after addictive behavior.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life demands, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are useful for deeper conversation and face-to-face connection. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing support between meetings. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and other commitments while keeping treatment practical and accessible.

05Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns can Leslie help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and depression. Additional areas include communication problems, loneliness, life purpose, and women's issues.

What is her therapeutic approach like?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills. Sessions emphasize clear goals and strategies people can apply between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

Leslie has 25 years of professional experience working with adults. That experience includes a range of mood, anxiety, and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds an MD and is an LCPC, and practices in Maryland. Those are the credentials listed for her practice.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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