Leslie Roberts, LCSW

Licensed in California · 30 years in practice

Leslie Roberts is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience in California.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 19188 · expires February 2026
NPI: 1801072939 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

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About Leslie

Leslie Roberts is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience in California. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Leslie aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supported.

Her approach is straightforward and respectful. She listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Conversations and plans are shaped to match individual needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all script.

Background and approach

Leslie helps people cope with grief and loss, and she supports those facing major life changes. She also works with caregivers who are feeling overwhelmed and with people who want clearer communication in important relationships. Life purpose and motivation are regular topics in her sessions when clients want more direction.

Sessions focus on practical skills and honest conversation. Leslie helps people find small, doable steps to reduce stress and build confidence. She balances compassion with direct guidance so clients can try new ways of handling problems.

People who want calm, steady support tend to do well with her style. She aims to create a respectful space where clients can talk through hard moments and plan realistic next steps. Leslie works with each person at their own pace and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Leslie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and help clients build coping skills. One common approach focuses on practical problem solving - identifying manageable steps to reduce stress and improve daily routines. This helps when anxiety or life changes make it hard to know what to do next.

Another frequently used technique centers on processing grief and loss through paced conversations and supportive exercises. This approach helps people make sense of painful events and find ways to carry on without rushing the process. When motivation or self-esteem is a concern, she works on small behavior changes and confidence-building tasks to create gradual improvement.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leslie collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different lives. Video lets people see facial cues and have a fuller conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick exchanges and ongoing reflection between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Leslie commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, and life purpose.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Leslie uses a practical, compassionate approach that starts with listening. She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs and focuses on doable steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Leslie has three decades of professional experience working in mental health and related helping roles.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She connects with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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