- Attachment work
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness tools
About Leslie
Dr. Leslie Davis is a Virginia-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and a range of related issues including parenting and blended family matters.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and manageable steps to reduce distress. She adapts the pacing to what each person needs rather than following a rigid plan.
Her approach draws on attachment ideas to look at relationship patterns and on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotion-focused methods help when feelings feel overwhelming, and mindfulness tools are offered to reduce reactivity and increase calm.
Dr. Davis has worked across common life stresses and also areas like addiction, grief, intimacy questions, ADHD, and caregiver strain. She notes particular interest in abandonment and attachment issues, communication problems, and blended family issues among adults navigating stepfamily dynamics.
Sessions are conducted in English and her practice is based in Virginia. The process for beginning work is completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches are used online
Dr. Davis integrates attachment-based work and cognitive behavioral therapy when working with adults online. Attachment-based work looks at recurring relationship patterns and how early bonds influence current trust and closeness, which can help with blended family and commitment concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy identifies unhelpful thoughts and small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning.She also uses emotion-focused ideas to name strong feelings and create safer ways to express them. Together these approaches aim to map problems clearly and try practical steps people can use between sessions. Figuring out which mix fits best is collaborative - she and the client review goals and adjust methods as they learn what helps.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so sessions fit around work or family responsibilities. Licensed professionals can use online meetings to practice communication skills, rehearse difficult conversations, and follow up on homework between visits.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as grief, addictions, and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical, combining attachment perspectives with cognitive behavioral and emotion-focused techniques to address patterns and feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience as a clinician working with adults on a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LCSW licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.