CBTTherapistsUSA

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LR Portrait of Lesley Carter Roach

Lesley Carter Roach

Practical, collaborative therapy for life transitions

LMHC Florida

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
Continue with Lesley

About Lesley

Lesley Carter Roach is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who brings two decades of clinical experience to supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, career questions, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She works with clients on practical concerns such as self-esteem, workplace difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, and she also offers guidance for those affected by traumatic brain injury. Her approach blends evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented, focused on building skills, resilience, and actionable strategies to manage daily challenges. Lesley emphasizes individualized care that fosters confidence and encourages clients to develop supportive networks.

Lesley provides therapy remotely from Florida in English. With a focus on practical tools and steady support, she aims to help people navigate change, reduce distress, and make progress toward meaningful goals.

Online approaches that emphasize skills and values

Lesley often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress and is useful for concrete problems like mood regulation and performance concerns.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support people in clarifying their values and learning acceptance-based skills for coping with difficult emotions. ACT helps clients take meaningful actions even in the presence of uncomfortable feelings, which can be especially helpful during life transitions and chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily realities, and adjusts strategies over time based on what works for the client.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access support from home or work and to continue progress between sessions. These formats make it easier to schedule consistent appointments and to use brief check-ins or messaging for ongoing skill practice and accountability.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lesley commonly address?
She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career and workplace challenges, ADHD, grief, parenting, anger, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and traumatic brain injury.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and individualized, emphasizing goal-directed work and practical skill building to help clients manage symptoms and approach challenges more effectively.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a mental health counselor working with a range of concerns and populations.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the designation FL LMHC MH5717 and practices from Florida.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Traumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English