Leslie Ellwood is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who brings a calm, caring presence to therapy.
01About Leslie
Leslie Ellwood is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania who brings a calm, caring presence to therapy. She greets new clients with a steady, kind manner and a clear desire to help people feel better. Her approach is down-to-earth and warm.
She focuses on listening first and helping clients find manageable steps forward. Leslie uses methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Background and approach
She also teaches relaxation skills such as progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and breathing exercises. These tools are practical and aimed at reducing stress and quieting an overactive mind. Over 12 years working as an LPC, Leslie has experience in hospital, school, and rehabilitation settings as well as disability case management and account management.
That background informs a practical style that links daily routines and small behavior changes to bigger goals like better mood, sleep, and coping during life transitions. She helps people handle concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and stress from work or caregiving.
Leslie also supports those facing trauma, parenting stress, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, and issues that come with aging. Sessions are approachable and paced to each person. Leslie aims to form a trusting working relationship, teach skills that can be used outside sessions, and coach clients toward clearer goals and steadier days.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC002117 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1306422522 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Leslie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Family problems
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Leslie names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
These are the methods Leslie names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to change behavior and mood. It often helps with panic, social anxiety, obsessions, and workplace stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, day-to-day life, and comfort level. That might mean starting with skill-based CBT tools, adding mindfulness practices, or using ACT strategies to clarify values and next steps.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and guided relaxation exercises. Phone sessions may be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or regular accountability between longer sessions. These options help clients fit therapy into workdays, caregiving schedules, or travel, while keeping a steady connection to a licensed professional.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Leslie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, anger, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, ADHD, and workplace or caregiver stress.
What is Leslie's therapy style like?
Her style is warm and practical. She listens, adapts techniques to each person, and teaches skills like relaxation, breathing, and behavior changes.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Leslie has 12 years of experience as an LPC and has worked in hospital, school, and rehabilitation settings as well as in disability case management.
Which credential and location apply to this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
In what language are sessions provided?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Leslie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Leslie?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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