Leslie Rice
Compassionate, evidence-informed therapy for lasting change
LCSW North Carolina
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Leslie
Leslie Rice is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina who draws on two decades of professional experience to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and family conflict. She blends structured therapeutic techniques with empathy, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit each individual's circumstances.
Background and approach
Her practice emphasizes respectful, sensitive care that honors the courage it takes to pursue change. Leslie uses evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance-based and mindfulness practices to address depression, trauma, grief, addiction concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity and gender dysphoria.
She also works with challenges such as ADHD, personality and mood disorders, codependency, and complex bereavement, tailoring interventions to the problems presented. Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting and practical skills designed to increase functioning and build resilience.
With a strengths-focused stance, Leslie aims to empower people to clarify values, reduce unhelpful patterns, and practice new ways of coping. Her approach combines theory-driven tools and compassionate support to help clients move toward a more fulfilling life on their own terms.
How cognitive and acceptance-based approaches work online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete skills to reduce emotional distress and improve daily functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values, developing psychological flexibility, and learning acceptance strategies alongside committed action toward meaningful goals, which can be helpful for mood difficulties, chronic stress, and identity-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, often benefiting people managing intense emotions or impulsivity.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess presenting needs, preferences, and goals, then recommend and adapt methods that fit the individual's situation. Sessions often combine skill teaching, experiential exercises, and values-based planning so clients can try different techniques and choose what helps most.
Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and ongoing practice between meetings. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills in real time, and access support from licensed professionals without the constraints of travel or rigid office hours.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
North Carolina
Languages
English