Dr. Leslie Davis, LCSW
Calming guidance for stressed and anxious people
Details
| Name | Dr. Leslie Davis |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Virginia |
| Licensed in | Virginia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Leslie
Dr. Leslie Davis is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where clients can talk through hard moments and start to feel more grounded.
Her approach is practical and warm, focused on understanding what matters to each person. In sessions she listens for the stories that shape how people see themselves and their relationships.
Background and approach
She draws on Narrative Therapy to help clients reframe unhelpful stories, and on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to rebuild trust and connection. Cognitive Behavioral tools are used when clients want concrete ways to change thoughts and behaviors. Dr.
Davis tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation. That might look like focusing on grief and loss one week and developing coping skills for anxiety the next. She also supports people facing issues like addiction, intimacy concerns, body image, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue.
Her work is straightforward and collaborative. She helps people set goals, try practical experiments, and notice what changes. Over time clients often report clearer thinking and better ways to handle triggers.
Dr. Davis practices in Virginia as an LCSW. She offers sessions in English and uses a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their routine.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Leslie works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Leslie among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Leslie among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Leslie among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Leslie among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Leslie among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Leslie among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Leslie among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Leslie among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Leslie among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Leslie among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Leslie among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Leslie directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Leslie directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and Attachment Approaches Work Online
Dr. Davis uses Narrative Therapy to help people notice and change the stories they tell about themselves. This approach breaks down limiting narratives and opens space for new meanings, which can be helpful for issues like identity, shame, and relationship patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection styles shape current closeness and trust; it helps people understand relationship reactions and practice different ways of relating in safe conversations.The choice of approach is a collaborative step. Dr. Davis will talk with each person about goals, values, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to focus on story work, attachment patterns, or hands-on strategies like cognitive-behavioral techniques, and they adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy lives. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and nonverbal cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is an issue, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people share thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule regular work and to use brief contacts when life gets hectic.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics.
What is the general therapy style here?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centered, using Narrative ideas to reframe stories and practical tools to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Dr. Davis has ten years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is this therapist licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are used for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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