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Leslie Gray

Leslie Gray

LCMHC

North Carolina

Motivational, person-centered change support

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At a glance

Credentials
LCMHC
License
LCMHC, North Carolina / 11352
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Substance use focus
    • Goal-oriented work

    About Leslie

    Leslie Gray is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina. She has around 10 years of experience helping people move through substance use concerns and related mental health struggles. Leslie often centers sessions on the person in front of her and works toward clear, short-term goals.

    She has a background in substance abuse counseling and supports people who face co-occurring issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her practice pays attention to how past hurt and trauma shape current choices and relationships. Leslie also lists domestic violence and drug and alcohol addiction among her focused areas.

    Leslie draws from existential ideas that look at meaning and purpose when people face suffering. She pairs a client-centered stance with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches and motivational interviewing to help people make changes. She may also use EMDR when trauma processing is part of the work.

    Sessions are a space to name hard feelings, work through frustration, and create steps that fit a person’s goals. Leslie emphasizes pacing the work so people can tolerate difficult emotions without giving up. Her style blends listening with clear, doable strategies to support change.

    If someone wants to address substance use, mood symptoms, stress, or relationship strain, she offers collaborative planning and goal-setting. To begin, readers should follow the site’s steps to match and schedule based on therapist availability.

  2. How Leslie's Approaches Translate to Online Work

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their reasons for change and find internal motivation. It is useful for substance use, ambivalence about treatment, and making lasting behavior changes.

    Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens deeply and follows the person's lead to build trust and explore what matters most to them.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical ways to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that come up alongside addiction.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Leslie will collaborate with the person to figure out which methods match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That plan can shift over time as progress is made.

    Confirm the session formats available before booking, since specific formats are not listed on this profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce time spent traveling. Licensed professionals often adapt homework, breathing exercises, and tracking tools so people can use what they learn between meetings.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addiction

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    North Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Leslie typically address?

    Leslie works with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, anger, relationship and family stress, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.

    What is Leslie's therapeutic style like?

    She uses a person-centered approach with short-term, solution-focused goals and blends in cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to support change.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    Leslie has about 10 years of experience, including several years working primarily as a substance abuse counselor and with co-occurring disorders.

    What credentials does Leslie hold and where is she based?

    She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.

    Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

    Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started with therapy?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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