- Strengths based
- Trauma aware
- Thoughts and habits
About Leslie
Leslie Quigley is an LPCC who brings six years of clinical experience to her practice in California. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Leslie speaks English and aims to create a calm space where people can talk and feel heard.
Her approach centers on building a genuine connection. She listens without judgment and works alongside each person to develop practical coping skills. Leslie emphasizes strengths and helps people notice small changes that add up over time.
She pays attention to cultural identity, sexual understanding, and spiritual beliefs when shaping care. That means she considers race, ethnicity, religion, and sexual background when helping someone process painful feelings. The goal is to tailor coping tools to a person’s life and values.
Leslie helps with everyday problems like worry, panic, low mood, and difficult life transitions. She also supports people facing more complex concerns such as trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, or psychosis by focusing on safety, stabilization, and steady progress. Work with her tends to be practical and paced to what each person can handle.
Sessions emphasize clear communication and concrete skills. Leslie encourages people to notice patterns in their thoughts and habits and to try small behavior changes between meetings. She asks clients to set goals together and reviews progress over time.
Her approach centers on building a genuine connection. She listens without judgment and works alongside each person to develop practical coping skills. Leslie emphasizes strengths and helps people notice small changes that add up over time.
She pays attention to cultural identity, sexual understanding, and spiritual beliefs when shaping care. That means she considers race, ethnicity, religion, and sexual background when helping someone process painful feelings. The goal is to tailor coping tools to a person’s life and values.
Leslie helps with everyday problems like worry, panic, low mood, and difficult life transitions. She also supports people facing more complex concerns such as trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, or psychosis by focusing on safety, stabilization, and steady progress. Work with her tends to be practical and paced to what each person can handle.
Sessions emphasize clear communication and concrete skills. Leslie encourages people to notice patterns in their thoughts and habits and to try small behavior changes between meetings. She asks clients to set goals together and reviews progress over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on identifying thoughts and changing everyday habits. One common method helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and practice alternative ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach teaches concrete behavioral steps and routines to break cycles of avoidance or rumination and build small wins that improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leslie will work with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adapts pacing and homework so progress feels manageable and relevant to real life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to practice skills in everyday environments and then discuss how they went during the next meeting.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leslie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, along with related issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and strengths based, focusing on listening, practical coping skills, and small behavior changes you can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Leslie has six years of experience working with adults and older adults in clinical settings in California.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPCC, specifically a California LPCC, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.