Leslie Burley, LPC

Leslie Burley brings decades of experience across education and counseling to her work as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She spent 47 years in the field of education, teaching at elementary, secondary, and college levels from 1973 to 2003 and serving as an adjunct instructor at Navarro Junior College, Texas Woman's University, Cedar Valley Jr. College, and Prairie View A&M University. During that time she taught a wide range of subjects including Reading, English, Gifted Science, Math, college developmental reading, and developmental writing.

In addition to classroom roles, she has eight years of experience as an elementary, middle school, and special education counselor, and has provided individual, interpersonal, family, and community crisis counseling. Since 2002 she has worked as a high school counselor, adjunct professor, and LPC-S counselor, developing particular expertise in grief counseling, depression, and anxiety and serving clients across the lifespan. She has also worked as a marriage counselor using the Prepare and Enrich program.

Leslie emphasizes collaborative treatment planning, discussing goals and seeking client feedback to shape counseling work. She is attentive to crisis needs and aims to be available when additional support is required. Her combined background in education and counseling informs a practical, compassionate approach to helping people manage stress, relationships, trauma, addictions, and emotional challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Leslie Burley integrates several evidence-informed approaches into online therapy to meet each client's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own insights and goals guide the work; it helps with issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and building stronger relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is structured and goal-oriented, helping clients identify and change patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and panic; it often includes practical skills and homework to reinforce progress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce stress, ease rumination, and complement other therapeutic techniques.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Leslie will work with clients to explore their concerns, preferences, and goals and will adjust methods over time to find the best fit. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to what actually works for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to attend appointments from home, manage scheduling around work or family, and maintain continuity of care when travel or life changes occur. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches effectively across these formats to support progress and accessibility.