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Leslie M. Brown

Leslie M. Brown, LMFT

Florida

LMFT in Florida - Family of origin and relationships

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  • Family of origin issues
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

About Leslie

Leslie M. Brown is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and family of origin issues. She also supports people dealing with grief, career challenges, addiction, ADHD, and identity-related matters including LGBT concerns.

Leslie uses straightforward talk and practical strategies in her sessions. She combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening and elements of acceptance and commitment work. She also draws on dialectical behavior skills and the Gottman Method where relationship patterns are a concern.

Her style is direct and respectful and she aims to avoid stigmatizing labels. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns that began in childhood and on finding clearer ways to relate and set boundaries now. She pays attention to how family roles and expectations continue to shape everyday choices.

Leslie has worked with people from marginalized communities and with those who have experienced religious or spiritual harm. She helps clients who face discrimination, equity issues, or the fallout from major life transitions. Practical problem solving and building coping skills are common parts of her work.

Clients can expect collaborative, goal-oriented sessions that blend talking through current problems with concrete skill practice. She invites straightforward conversation about what is and isn’t working, and adjusts the approach as goals evolve.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that fit their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill building. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Leslie will discuss goals and preferences and will adapt techniques based on what helps most. That collaborative process guides whether more acceptance-based skills or CBT-style practice will be emphasized.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available formats before scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible for international clients to connect; discuss preferred scheduling and any practical needs during the intake questionnaire before your first session.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family of origin issues, as well as grief, addictions, ADHD, and LGBT concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is direct and respectful, focusing on practical strategies and clear communication rather than labels.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of life challenges.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Florida.

Does she work in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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