- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Leslie
Leslie Cates is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, career shifts, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Leslie also focuses on abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and substance use difficulties.
Leslie earned a Master of Arts in Counseling in 2016 in New Orleans. Her approach centers on the client - people set goals and she guides the steps to reach them. Sessions use a strengths-based and solutions-focused lens that draws on practical techniques rather than labels. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered work.
In sessions she helps people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts, while also practicing acceptance and purposeful change. For trauma or abuse she uses cognitive processing elements and DBT strategies to manage strong emotions. The work is interactive and focused on skills that people can try between sessions.
Leslie aims to reduce patterns that get in the way of relationships and daily functioning. She helps with communication problems, commitment concerns, and issues tied to attachment and abandonment. For people juggling caregiving, chronic illness, or addiction, she offers concrete coping tools and problem-solving steps.
Therapy begins with a clear plan based on what the person wants to change. Sessions emphasize realistic thinking, emotional understanding, and practical actions to move toward those goals. Leslie practices in Louisiana and conducts sessions in English.
How Leslie blends approaches for online work
Leslie uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name difficult emotions and notice interaction patterns. EFT often focuses on how feelings shape connections and can be useful when patterns in relationships or attachment are part of the problem.She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that align with values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking, test those thoughts, and practice new behavior steps. These approaches suit issues like anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and relationship conflict when emotional patterns and thinking get in the way.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Leslie will review your concerns and goals, discuss which methods fit best, and adjust the plan as you go. She works with clients to set clear goals and practical next steps rather than promising a single method from the start.
The original biography does not list the specific online session formats offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Therapists often adapt exercises and practice tasks to work well in a remote setting, focusing on skills you can use between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, sleep and anger problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana and practices there.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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