Leslie McRae
Compassionate, practical therapy for anxiety and life changes
LCSW Florida
- Experience
- 30 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Leslie
Leslie McRae is a licensed clinical social worker who integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and solution-focused methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions.
Background and approach
With 30 years of clinical experience, he draws on practical strategies to address panic symptoms, social anxiety, relationship and career challenges, and issues related to gender identity and HIV/AIDS. His work emphasizes building clear skills while honoring each person’s individual experience.
Leslie brings a personable, interactive style to sessions that balances supportive listening with gentle challenge and actionable tools. He offers weekday phone appointments and asynchronous messaging between sessions, responding to messages within 24 hours in most cases.
He practices in Florida and provides services in English under the LCSW credential, holding FL LCSW SW13102 and NY LCSW 087021. Prospective clients can expect focused, collaborative work aimed at understanding patterns and developing coping strategies for daily life.
Availability is organized through an online calendar and scheduling system, and care is offered via multiple remote formats to fit different needs and routines.
How Leslie’s Approaches Work Online
Leslie uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help clients identify and shift thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, panic, or low self-esteem; this approach focuses on practical skills and exercises that can be practiced between sessions. He also draws on client-centered therapy to provide empathic, nonjudgmental listening that helps individuals explore values and personal strengths while feeling heard and respected.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Leslie will work with each person to determine which combination of techniques fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as therapy progresses to ensure the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different routines and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit sessions into weekday schedules and to maintain contact between appointments through asynchronous messaging, supporting continuity of care and ongoing skill practice.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
New York, Florida
Languages
English