Leslie Flowers

Empathetic counselor guiding practical change

LPC Colorado

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Leslie

Leslie Flowers is an LPC based in Colorado who brings 30 years of clinical experience to helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar symptoms, addiction struggles, and a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

He supports work on self-esteem, motivation, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating problems, anger, parenting issues, career questions, and transitions such as divorce or caregiving stress. Additional focus areas include chronic illness and pain, end-of-life and hospice counseling, gender dysphoria and LGBT concerns, and other issues that affect life purpose and day-to-day functioning.

Leslie blends evidence-informed methods with a warm, client-centered stance to create a respectful space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. He uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to tailor care to each person's needs and goals.

As a licensed professional counselor, he helps clients define practical steps for coping, problem-solving, and building resilience while honoring individual values and preferences. Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Leslie encourages people who are taking that step.

He works collaboratively to set realistic goals and adapts his approach as progress and life circumstances evolve.

How Therapeutic Approaches Translate to Online Care

Leslie commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when working with online clients. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and addictive behaviors. ACT emphasizes values-based action and learning to make space for difficult feelings while pursuing a meaningful life, which can help with grief, chronic illness, and motivation struggles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process rather than a one-time decision. Leslie works with each person to explore what matters most to them, then adjusts interventions to match symptoms, goals, and personal preferences so therapy fits the individual's life and pace.

Online sessions make it easier to access care across locations and schedules through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, health conditions, or travel, and allow the therapeutic work to continue without requiring travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Leslie supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma and abuse, and many related challenges including relationship, parenting, sleep, and career issues.

What is Leslie's therapeutic style?

He combines a client-centered, empathetic stance with evidence-informed practices to create a nonjudgmental environment focused on practical coping and personal values.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Leslie has 30 years of professional work experience supporting clients across a broad range of concerns and life stages.

What credentials and location are on record?

He is licensed as an LPC in Colorado with license number CO LPC LPC.0014541 and provides services from that state.

Does he offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept clients from outside the United States.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Leslie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with 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 get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English