Leslie Cullen, LMHC - Therapist in Washington

Focus on present
Practical behavioral tools
Experience with LGBTQ

About Leslie

Leslie Cullen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people manage stress, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She brings a straightforward, present-focused style to sessions. Leslie aims to identify small, practical changes clients can try between meetings to improve day-to-day functioning and rest.

With 30 years of experience, Leslie blends cognitive and behavioral methods with attachment-informed thinking. She pays attention to how patterns of relating and identity shape feelings and behavior. Sessions often include reflection on current habits and practicing new ways of responding to stress and triggers.

Leslie has worked with people from LGBTQ communities and supports those facing gender and sexual orientation questions. She also addresses trauma, substance use challenges, ADHD, grief, compassion fatigue, and issues around aging and caregiving. Sleep and rest concerns are part of her clinical focus when they affect mood and daily routines.

Her approach favors clear goals and techniques that can be tried right away. Clients can expect discussion of thoughts, routines, and reactions, plus concrete suggestions to shift unhelpful patterns. Mindful awareness of the present moment is used alongside strategies to change behavior and manage intense emotions.

Leslie emphasizes building an honest sense of self that fits a person’s culture and relationships. She helps people notice what they need, set realistic steps, and practice new responses so daily life becomes less overwhelming.

How Leslie’s approaches translate to online care

Leslie uses client-centered work, attachment-informed ideas, and cognitive behavioral techniques that can adapt well to remote sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the person’s pace so clients feel heard and guided. Attachment-based ideas focus on how patterns in relationships affect stress and sleep, helping people notice and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought and behavior patterns and introduces practical exercises to change routines and improve sleep.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Leslie will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process helps pick strategies to try, then adjust them based on what helps in daily life.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and keep momentum between appointments. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make practicing behavioral strategies in the client’s real environment more direct. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the available online options before booking. The focus remains on practical steps for stress, sleep, and daily routines rather than on any single delivery method.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuse DepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Leslie commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, bipolar issues, grief, intimacy-related matters, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is present-focused and practical, using cognitive and behavioral strategies along with mindfulness and attention to attachment patterns.

What kind of clinical experience does she bring?

Leslie has 30 years of experience and long-term work with diverse populations, including people with chronic mental health concerns and substance use disorders.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington as a WA LMHC.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session formats arranged?

Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.

How do I start a first appointment?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.