Leslie McRae, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 30 years in practice

Leslie McRae is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 087021 · expires September 2026
LCSW, Florida: SW13102 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1205991650 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Leslie

Leslie McRae is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of experience. He focuses on anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship concerns, career questions, and LGBT issues. His approach is warm and interactive to help people tackle what feels hard right now.

He uses straightforward conversation to help clients understand what they are feeling. Sessions include practical tools and steps clients can try between meetings. The goal is clearer thinking and better coping, not quick fixes.

Background and approach

Leslie blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas and solution-focused strategies. That means he listens first, helps identify unhelpful thinking, and works toward small, achievable changes. He balances support with gentle challenge when it will help progress.

He has additional experience with aging and geriatric issues, codependency, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, panic attacks, and social anxiety. This background helps him see how different life issues overlap and affect day-to-day functioning. Leslie offers weekday phone sessions in a regular block and responds to messaging between sessions, usually within 24 hours.

He explains next steps plainly and helps clients set realistic goals. Many people come away with clearer direction and simple skills to manage stress and relationships.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Leslie names

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Online support

How Leslie’s Approaches Work Online

Leslie uses client-centered therapy to start most work. That means he listens closely and follows the client's concerns, helping people feel heard before suggesting changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and then tests new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and panic. Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on small, practical steps that move a person toward their goals rather than exploring every background detail.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Leslie collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. He checks in about what is or isn't helping and adjusts the plan together over time.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and a fuller exchange of cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits the day. Messaging and live chat let people share updates between sessions and get timely feedback. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Leslie help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and career concerns, and LGBT issues. He also addresses aging and geriatric matters, codependency, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, panic attacks, and social anxiety.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is personable and interactive. He listens first, offers support, and at times provides gentle challenge to help clients make changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Leslie has thirty years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LCSW credentials in Florida and New York and is based in Florida.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for ongoing contact between sessions.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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