Licensed clinical social worker recordVirginia
Dr. Leslie Davis, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904011393
- NPI
- 1326628900
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Virginia
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
- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Leslie
Dr. Leslie Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia with ten years of practice experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and other life strains listed in her specialties.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels hardest right now. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and coping tools that fit daily life. She draws on several approaches to match the client's needs rather than using one fixed method.
Her background includes a decade of clinical work in community and clinical settings. That experience informs how she structures sessions and follows up between meetings. She pays attention to how attachment patterns, thoughts, and emotions shape behavior in relationships and at work.
Common topics she helps people with include grief, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, substance use questions, and career stress. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, codependency, body image, and caregiver fatigue. Sessions may include skill practice, thought-challenging, and emotion-focused conversation depending on what is useful.
People who choose Dr. Davis will find a practical, work-focused approach aimed at real-world changes. To begin, readers are invited to use the matching and scheduling tools provided by the service to set up an initial session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect how people connect and handle conflict. Online sessions can help identify those patterns and practice new ways of relating in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses exercises to change unhelpful patterns. In remote sessions this often means setting short between-session tasks and reviewing progress together. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name strong emotions in close relationships so they can respond differently; online conversation is used to slow down moments of high emotion and try new responses in the session.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past experiences, and what feels workable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as issues change or progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. It can be useful to check which session formats are offered and choose one that fits daily life. Remote work can make scheduling easier around work or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy fits into a busy week. The therapist will also discuss what to expect for pacing, homework, and follow-up so sessions fit practical needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction questions, and related areas such as parenting and work stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered conversation with attachment-focused and cognitive-behavioral techniques, and uses mindfulness and emotionally-focused methods as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in clinical and community settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers