Leslie Powers - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

34 years experience

About Leslie Powers

I am Leslie S Powers, a Licensed Professional Counselor from Alabama. I have been in this profession forover 30 years, having begun my journey as a Certified Addictions Counselor in 1988. Since then, I have worked in treatment centers and free-standing mental health clinics via private practice, school counseling, and contracting with my county's Department of Human Resources. I am a 1994 graduate of Troy University with a Master's degree in Counseling and Human Development. I am also a certified school counselor. I have a Master of Speech Communication degree from Auburn University. I have earned approximately 40 hours post-graduate in the counseling psychology and ministerial fields. My approach to counseling is cognitive, and I especially appreciate the solution-focused therapies. I believe that clients are the experts at problem-solving given the right questions and goals, and that an accepting counseling environment allows positive outcomes! We'll proceed toward your goals as colleagues, working with humor and respect, serious-minded curiosity, homework and brainwork. If you're coping with longterm mental health issues which require medicine and physician supervision along with psychotherapy, I'm willing to be part of your care team. (I generally do not work with chronic pain clients in online settings without collaboration with an MD. ) I look forward to speaking to you soon! Leslie

Licenses

LPC

LPC01650

Professional experience

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Clinical Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Leslie is a wonderful therapist. She could get right to the problem every time and gave me strategies to handle them. I would recommend her for anyone.”

“Ms. Powers helped me to find my way when I desperately needed guidance”

“So far Miss Powers has been productive for us in my opinion.”

“Leslie has been great- I look forward to our next visit”

“Excellent ”

“Leslie is so knowledgeable and helpful. She listens and understands and always guides me in the right direction. Talking to her is like talking to a friend!”

“Despite my initial skepticism and hesitation, therapy had a huge positive impact on my life! I can't thank my therapist enough for her invaluable insights and her ongoing support as I work on healing and improving myself. ”

“I enjoy speaking with Leslie. She’s very easy to talk to and rapport was easily made. ”

“A very comfortable experience while dealing with uncomfortable things. Professional,yet personal approach. It's like talking with a knowledgeable friend.”

“Leslie has been a blessing in my life. She has been a great help through all of my struggles.”

“Just getting started with Leslie but feel I have made an excellent move personally by beginning therapy with Leslie and BetterHelp. ”

“Leslie in the few times I’ve had sessions with her has made me feel completely at ease with therapy. With her experience, she has helped me navigate and given me tools to improve in several different situations. I am extremely grateful to have such a professional and helpful therapist.”

“She is very empathetic, patient, and knowledgeable. ”

“Leslie was an excellent therapist for my daughter. I wouldn't hesitate to go to her again.”

“Leslie has been very helpful to this point ”

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