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Entry 046894New Jersey / United States

Leslie Stanton

Leslie Stanton, LCSW

New Jersey 17 years in practice

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LCSW in New Jersey - anxiety and addictions

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  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy

About Leslie

LCSW in New Jersey with 17 years of experience, Leslie Stanton helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family stress, parenting challenges, anger, trauma and bipolar-related issues.

Leslie focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She uses Attachment-Based approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy to guide sessions. She adapts discussions and plans to the person in front of her rather than following a fixed script.

In sessions she listens to the immediate struggles and then suggests skills to try between meetings. That can include thought-focused exercises from CBT, attention and breathing practices from mindfulness, and work to recognize relationship patterns from attachment-based ideas. The work often mixes short skills practice with talking through recent problems.

Her background includes 17 years of professional work in clinical settings and community practice in New Jersey. The LCSW credential stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That experience informs practical strategies for everyday stressors and long-standing concerns.

People who choose her tend to want clear tools and gentle coaching rather than abstract theories. The therapist and client set goals together and track small changes over time. To begin, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.

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How Leslie Uses Attachment, CBT and Mindfulness Online

Attachment-Based work looks at how past relationship patterns affect current interactions. Online sessions using attachment ideas help people notice patterns in their close relationships and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In remote sessions CBT can include homework like thought records, behavior experiments, and brief skills practice between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and awareness skills such as breathing or simple noticing exercises. These practices help with stress, anxiety, and impulsive reactions when they are practiced regularly. Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try different methods, and adjust the plan based on what fits the person's needs and preferences. That collaborative approach helps keep sessions practical and focused on real-life changes. Confirm the current session options before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce setup like camera use when that is helpful. Licensed professionals often use these flexible arrangements to keep therapy consistent with everyday life.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorder

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Listed in

New Jersey

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, anger, trauma and bipolar-related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses straightforward conversation and practical steps, mixing skill practice with problem-focused discussion.

How much experience does she have?

She has 17 years of professional work experience.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in New Jersey.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I get started with this therapist?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.

Leslie Stanton

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