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- Addictions care
- Existential approach
- CBT elements
About Leslie
LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) with 10 years of experience in North Carolina, Leslie Gray focuses on addictions, trauma, mood concerns, and stress-related issues. She works with people facing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges and addresses problems such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and grief.
Leslie uses an existential orientation as a foundation. She frames difficulties as part of a search for meaning and helps clients consider how painful events might be integrated into a life story that makes sense. She pairs that perspective with a client-centered stance, putting the person's goals at the center of sessions.
Practical problem solving is part of her work. Leslie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to test new behaviors. Motivational interviewing tools are used when people want help changing substance use or other risky behaviors.
She has substantial experience as a substance abuse counselor and has supported people affected by domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, and trauma from abuse or witnessing violence. Leslie acknowledges that strong emotions often surface in therapy and treats those reactions as part of the process rather than obstacles.
Sessions focus on brief, goal-oriented steps alongside insight work. People who come to her can expect direct conversations about what is getting in the way, practical strategies to try between sessions, and an ongoing check of goals and progress.
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How Leslie integrates core approaches in remote sessions
Client-centered work focuses on the person's goals and experience. In practice this means the therapist listens for what matters most to the client and organizes sessions around those goals. It helps when someone needs a straightforward place to start and a clear agenda for change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions can include trying new behaviors, testing unhelpful thoughts, and setting small homework tasks to see what changes. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Existential therapy invites discussion about meaning, choice, and values. It helps people think through how painful events fit into a wider life story and what choices matter now. This can be especially relevant for those coping with loss, major life change, or the fallout from trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to prioritize based on needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as work progresses and new priorities appear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss scheduling preferences and any practical constraints during the matching process so sessions can be arranged to suit everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, stress, anger, relationship and family issues, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What therapy approaches does she use?
Her work blends an existential orientation with client-centered methods. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing as part of treatment.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience, with a background primarily in substance abuse counseling and work with co-occurring disorders.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.