Leslie Rice, LCSW
Licensed in North Carolina · 20 years in practice
Leslie Rice is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of professional experience in North Carolina.
License and registration
- LCSW, North Carolina
- C004723 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1861430142 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
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About Leslie
Leslie Rice is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of professional experience in North Carolina. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and issues related to LGBT identity. Leslie aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for people to begin making changes.
She uses practical approaches that help people notice what matters to them and take manageable steps toward those values. Sessions are collaborative - she listens, asks questions, and helps set clear, achievable goals.
Background and approach
Conversations are tailored to each person's situation rather than following a one-size-fits-all script. Leslie also works with people facing grief, trauma, addictions, anger, parenting strain, and self-esteem concerns. She includes work on patterns like codependency, impulsivity, and dissociation when those things show up.
For people navigating blended family issues, autism-related challenges, or gender dysphoria, she addresses the day-to-day stresses that make functioning harder. Her background includes approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and narrative techniques. These methods are used to teach coping skills, shift unhelpful thoughts, and build more workable routines.
The emphasis is on practical steps that fit into a client's life. Leslie guides people through change at a steady pace. She helps identify small experiments, track progress, and adjust plans when needed.
The work is focused on what will make life feel more manageable and meaningful.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Leslie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Leslie names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and changing behavior through concrete exercises and practice to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive reactions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they adapt methods and pace so the plan fits a person's life and needs rather than forcing a single method on everyone.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more nuanced interaction is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to send quick updates, practice skills between sessions, or fit support around a busy day. These options make it simpler to get regular care and to use approaches like ACT, CBT, or DBT in ways that work for everyday life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Leslie address in sessions?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, LGBT-related concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related problems.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Sessions draw on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and narrative work to teach skills and create practical plans.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Leslie has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is Leslie licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a North Carolina LCSW and practices from North Carolina.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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