geometry-shapes iconRelationships, Anxiety, Grief, Depression, Personality Disorders
25 years in practice
Ages served: 11-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Leslie accepts 20 insurers
Aetna
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
Optum Serve
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
Compsych
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Multi Plan PHCS
Municipal Health Benefit Program
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$170
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Leslie

I'm Leslie Cain, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over twenty years of experience working with people of all ages experiencing life-altering challenges including grief, anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, substance abuse, and poor coping skills. I've found that the trusting relationship between therapist and client helps us uncover unhealthy patterns and reframe our thoughts toward healing. This process isn't always comfortable—our minds resist retraining. True healing comes when we face hard truths about ourselves. With understanding of your goals and commitment, we can create meaningful change.

In my practice, I use several techniques—Person-Centered and Solution-Focused—but I've found Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) most useful. It treats depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship problems, and eating disorders by addressing faulty thinking patterns and learned behaviors.

I know that whatever challenges you're facing can feel heavy, but it takes courage and you don't have to carry it alone. I'm here to help you sort through obstacles and move forward together toward joy and peace. You've got this, and I've got you. I can be the flashlight to shine light on your challenges. Schedule your session today!


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"Being a person that has experienced personal struggles, I understand the ability that we have as individuals to learn the right tools to overcome any circumstance, therefore giving way to the ability to lead effective, fulfilling lives. "

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Get to know Leslie

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I became a therapist because I was deeply drawn to the unique stories people carry, recognizing that everyone has the genuine need to be profoundly heard,understood and validated. I don't want to just treat the symptoms, but to be the kind of professional that truly sees and honors the individuals behind them.

What types of clients do you work best with?

I work best with clients who are looking for a collaborative, insight-oriented partnership. My approach focuses on creating a non-judgmental sanctuary and acting as a mirror to help people uncover their own resilience, I am highly effective with individuals who are ready for self-reflection, value deep attuned listening and seek empowerment over directives. I excel with anyone who is ready to do the meaningful,vulnerable work of self-discovery, allowing my balance of empathy and evidenced-based practice to guide them safely through their complexities.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process? 

I wish all clients knew that therapy is not being "fixed" by an expert; it's about discovering that you already have the capacity to heal. I also wish they know that they don't have to show up polished or "ready"-that the messy, uncertain parts of their story are entirely welcome, and that the ultimate goal is to help them safely uncover and trust their own inner strength.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy? 

In the first session, we will begin to lay the groundwork for our therapeutic relationship. We will discuss expectation, both from the client as well as the therapist. Together we will start out by having open, candid conversations about what the client hopes to gain from their therapy experience. There will be a lot of information gathering as we start the journey down the therapeutic path. In the early stages we will continue to build on that initial groundwork by continuing to gather information, listen to the goals of the clients and develop an outline for how we want therapy to progress.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs? 

Tailoring therapy to each client's unique needs is the hallmark of an effective, culturally humble and client centered clinician. It prevents the work from feeling clinical or mechanical and instead turns it into a living, responsive partnership.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesRelationships, Anxiety, Grief, Depression, Personality Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Body Image Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Behavioral Issues, Antisocial Personality, Anger Management, Agoraphobia, Addiction, Coping Skills, Codependency, Chronic Illness/Pain, Caregivers, Career Counseling, Family Conflict, Emotional Disturbance, Dual Diagnosis, Domestic Violence, Domestic Abuse, Divorce, Learning / Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disorders, Infidelity, Impulse Control Disorders, Marital & Premarital, Life Transition, LGBTQIA+, Psychosis, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Parenting, Panic Attack, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Obesity, Neurodiversity, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Mood Disorders, Substance Use, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Spirituality, Social Anxiety, Sleep / Insomnia, Sexual Abuse, Seniors & Geriatric, Self-Harming, Self Esteem, School Issues, Weight Loss, Trauma / PTSD, Thinking Disorders, Teen Violence, Suicidal Ideation
ApproachesBehavioral Therapy, Any / Eclectic, Culturally Sensitive, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Coaching, Christian Counseling, Feminist, Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Family / Marital, Faith-Based Counseling, Interpersonal, Intensive Therapy, Integrative, Person-Centered Therapy, Multicultural, Positive Psychology, Trauma-Focused, Strength-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Relational, Reality Therapy, Psychodynamic, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
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Education and training

Years in practice
25 years
Graduating institute
University of Mobile
Graduating degree
Master of Arts in Psychology
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1316133283
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State of practiceMS
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License number1227
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