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LeShunn McLeod

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

LPC Alabama

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About LeShunn

LeShunn McLeod is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who brings ten years of clinical experience to her practice.

Background and approach

She works with adults experiencing a broad range of challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, substance use concerns, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, ADHD, and matters related to identity such as LGBT concerns.

Her work also addresses more specific struggles such as abandonment, attachment and family of origin issues, codependency, and caregiving stress. Her therapeutic stance emphasizes practical problem solving and collaborative goal setting.

LeShunn draws on cognitive behavioral strategies alongside acceptance and commitment and client-centered ideas to help clients understand patterns of thinking and behavior, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful changes. Dialectical behavior techniques and motivational interviewing also inform her approach when clients need emotion regulation skills or help resolving ambivalence about change.

She offers services both in-person and online and has experience with individual, family, and group therapy across residential and outpatient settings. LeShunn encourages those taking a first step to reach out and explore options for support, aiming to create real, sustainable improvements in daily life.

Approaches that guide online work and how they help

LeShunn commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and supports skills-building for day-to-day coping.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which encourages clients to clarify personal values and accept uncomfortable experiences while committing to meaningful action. ACT can be helpful for people facing life transitions, persistent worry, or difficulties with motivation. Client-centered principles inform her work as well, offering an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides the pace and goals of therapy.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; she works with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may combine elements from different orientations so the treatment plan feels personally relevant and workable.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for those balancing work, family, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from a licensed professional without relocating or rearranging a full day.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does LeShunn commonly help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, grief, relationship and family difficulties, trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, and LGBT related concerns, among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and solution-oriented, using cognitive behavioral techniques along with acceptance and commitment, client-centered methods, dialectical behavior strategies, and motivational interviewing to create practical, skills-based change.
How long has she practiced counseling?
She has been working in the counseling field since 2016, bringing ten years of experience across residential and outpatient settings and in both individual and group formats.
What credentials and location information are available?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Alabama with license number AL LPC 3934.
Can non-English speakers access services with her?
Sessions are offered in English; she does not list additional language services and is not accepting international clients at this time.
In which formats are sessions provided?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and billing handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started one selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and then schedules sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English