Leslie Salmon, LPC

Leslie Salmon is a licensed professional counselor with 27 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, and big life changes. Her work is grounded in practical skills and steady support.

Leslie creates a calm space where people can talk through difficult feelings. She listens closely and helps identify patterns that keep problems going. Then she and the client choose doable steps to try between sessions.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness. That mix lets her match tools to what a person needs - from breathing and grounding practices to concrete behavior changes and communication skills.

Leslie often helps people facing family strain, parenting stress, relationship problems, and challenges tied to trauma or loss. She also supports those navigating addiction recovery, chronic illness, abandonment and adoption-related issues, and life-stage transitions.

Sessions focus on clear goals and simple strategies that fit daily life. People can expect a paced, nonjudgmental process with practical homework and chances to reflect on progress. Leslie works with each person to build skills for coping, managing mood, and improving relationships.

How Leslie’s approaches translate to online therapy

Leslie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions because it focuses on clear, testable steps.

She also practices client-centered therapy which emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship. That approach helps people feel heard and clarify what they want to work on. Leslie incorporates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication when strong feelings get in the way.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leslie collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. She checks in regularly to see what’s helping and adjusts the plan together.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues and a fuller conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, chat can be a shorter check-in, and texting supports ongoing, brief skill practice. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to use tools in real time between sessions.