Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Leslie McRae, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and LGBT concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 087021
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW13102
- NPI
- 1205991650
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Leslie supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem issues
- Phone and messaging
About Leslie
Leslie McRae is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and New York with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and career concerns, and life changes. He also focuses on LGBT concerns, aging and geriatric issues, codependency, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
Leslie uses a straightforward, interactive approach in sessions. He listens closely and asks clear questions. He offers practical tools clients can use between meetings to manage symptoms and test new ways of handling problems.
His work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to address current concerns. That means conversations are focused on the person in front of him, on spotting patterns that keep problems going, and on small experiments to change what isn’t working.
Leslie provides weekday phone sessions and asynchronous messaging between sessions. Phone hours are generally midday during weekdays. Messaging responses are typically within 24 hours and often sooner. He does not offer evening or weekend live sessions.
People who contact Leslie can expect direct, practical conversations about everyday pressures at work, home, and in relationships. To start, visitors are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the site.
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How Leslie’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client. In online sessions this means the therapist prioritizes the client’s goals and encourages open conversation about daily problems and concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Delivered remotely, CBT often involves short assignments between meetings and concrete steps to test new behaviors.
Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, achievable changes and on identifying what is already working. It can be useful for people who want quick, goal-directed work on specific problems.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Leslie will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. From there he and the client decide which methods to try and adjust them over time.
Confirm current session options before booking because available formats are listed on the booking page. The practice offers weekday phone sessions and asynchronous messaging as described on the profile, which can help fit meetings into a lunch break, reduce the need for travel, or make shorter check-ins easier. These options aim to make it simpler to work therapy into everyday life without promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York, Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and career issues, and coping with life changes. He also lists LGBT concerns, aging and geriatric issues, codependency, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a personable, interactive style that combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on understanding patterns and trying practical changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns. That experience informs his practical, skills-oriented approach.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Florida and New York. His primary listed location is Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he use and how do they work?
He offers weekday phone sessions and asynchronous messaging between sessions. Confirm the current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers