Leslie Rice , LCSW

Leslie Rice is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 20 years of professional experience. She brings a calm, respectful, and compassionate approach to therapy, working with adults on issues such as stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns. Leslie also addresses complex topics like abandonment, codependency, dissociation, gender dysphoria, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and mood or personality disorder concerns.

Her work is collaborative and individualized - she listens carefully to each person’s story and tailors conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs and goals presented. Leslie draws on evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and narrative approaches to support coping, emotional regulation, and clearer decision making.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, Leslie offers steady support and practical skills aimed at fostering greater resilience and more satisfying relationships. Her style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and empowerment as clients take steps toward change and a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapy

Leslie Rice integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work, a practical approach that helps people clarify values, accept difficult emotions, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT provides concrete strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood concerns and for improving daily functioning.

Leslie connects these approaches with DBT-informed skills when emotions feel overwhelming - teaching techniques for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication in relationships. All approaches are presented in accessible ways so clients can apply skills between sessions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Leslie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore options, try strategies, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and practical accessibility. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, therapy can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel barriers, and allow ongoing work on coping skills and relationship patterns from where clients live. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Leslie, adapt these modalities to support consistent, goal-oriented care.