Lesley Poblete-Creech, LCSW

Lesley Poblete-Creech is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Missouri with 12 years of direct practice experience supporting transitional age youth beginning at 16 and adults 18 and older. She brings a blend of clinical training and practical skills to work with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting issues, anger, depression, ADHD, and many related concerns. Lesley has facilitated Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills groups for young adults and adults, including DBT-informed groups designed for families and couples, and integrates mindfulness and acceptance-based practices into individual work.

In 2016 Lesley completed a 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher training and offers yoga as an additional therapeutic tool during sessions for clients who find it helpful; she emphasizes breath and gentle presence as accessible entry points to mindfulness practice. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where clients can build skills to pursue a more purposeful life. Lesley also maintains a full-time profession outside of the platform and typically offers evening weekday appointments after 6:30 pm CT on select Monday through Thursday evenings, select Saturday morning or daytime slots, and select Sunday evenings after 6:30 pm CT. She values normalizing conversations about therapy and supporting others through the steps toward meaningful change.

Online approaches that emphasize skills and presence

Lesley integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take meaningful steps toward goals even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT focuses on building psychological flexibility so people can move toward what matters to them despite internal obstacles.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT-informed work can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Mindfulness Therapy is another core element in her practice, inviting simple attention to breath and present-moment experience to reduce reactivity and increase awareness. These practices often pair well with yoga-based breathing and movement that Lesley may offer as an optional therapeutic tool.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Lesley works with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy remains aligned with the client s priorities.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while maintaining regular, ongoing support.