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Leslie Quigley

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Leslie Quigley

California

Person-centered therapist focused on practical coping

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  • Strengths-based approach
  • Trauma and anxiety
  • Men's wellbeing listed

About Leslie

Leslie Quigley is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California. She brings six years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Leslie speaks English and offers an approach shaped by respect and practical support.

Leslie uses a person-centered, strengths-based way of working. She listens carefully and helps clients build coping skills and tools to handle painful feelings. Sessions aim to be straightforward and grounded in everyday life rather than in abstract theories.

Her background includes supporting people through sudden or long-term life changes, including addiction, bipolar spectrum concerns, and PTSD. She pays attention to cultural, racial, sexual, and spiritual aspects of each person's life when shaping treatment. That helps make goals feel relevant and realistic.

Leslie meets people where they are and focuses on building trust and a genuine connection. Work in therapy may include learning new ways to manage anxiety, practicing communication skills, and developing routines to handle grief or loss. The pace is set by the client and their practical needs.

People who prefer a direct, respectful style that emphasizes real-world tools may find this approach useful. To start, readers are asked to use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

How evidence-based approaches shape online care

Leslie practices using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize real strategies and measurable change. One common approach she uses focuses on building coping skills and emotional regulation, which helps people manage anxiety, panic, and mood swings by practicing concrete tools and routines. Another frequent element is trauma-informed work that helps people process upsetting events at a pace they can tolerate, addressing symptoms like intrusive memories and hypervigilance with gradual, practical techniques.

Finding the right mixture of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Leslie works collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made and priorities shift. That shared decision-making helps keep therapy focused and useful.

For practical matters, confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people choose sessions that work around a workday or caregiving responsibilities without having to rearrange major parts of their routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Leslie focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also works with related concerns such as attachment issues, codependency, and body image.

How would you describe Leslie's therapy style?

She uses a person-centered, strengths-based approach that emphasizes listening and practical coping skills. The work tends to be direct and focused on everyday tools rather than long theoretical discussions.

What is Leslie's professional background?

Leslie has six years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, mood concerns, and major life changes. Her practice emphasizes cultural and spiritual context when shaping treatment.

What credential and location details are provided?

Leslie holds the LPCC credential and practices in California. The listing notes her credential as CA LPCC.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost structure?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the matching and scheduling process.

What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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