Dr. Leslie Davis, LCSW

Licensed in Virginia · 10 years in practice

Dr. Leslie Davis welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or the fallout from trauma.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904011393 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1326628900 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Leslie

Dr. Leslie Davis welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or the fallout from trauma. She uses a straightforward, respectful approach and focuses on what a person needs right now.

Lesley is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Virginia with ten years of experience. She aims to make sessions practical and easy to follow. Conversations are geared toward understanding patterns that cause pain and finding small, doable changes.

Background and approach

That might mean working on communication, building coping skills for anxiety, or addressing difficult memories from the past. Dr. Davis blends approaches to match each person’s needs.

She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at connection and trust, client-centered methods to follow the client’s lead, and cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and actions. Mindfulness practices and emotionally focused techniques are also part of her toolbox. Her work covers many concerns, from grief and addictions to parenting stress, body image, and career strain.

She also supports people facing compassion fatigue, first responder stress, and challenges related to ADHD or bipolar disorder. Sessions are meant to be a collaborative process where goals are realistic and clear. People meet Dr.

Davis in different formats, including video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. She tailors the plan to each person and checks in on progress as therapy continues.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Leslie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 Leslie names

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Online support

How Dr. Davis’ Approaches Work Online

Dr. Davis often uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early patterns shape current relationships and trust. That work helps when connection, abandonment, or commitment issues make relationships feel unsafe or confusing. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and change thought patterns that fuel anxiety, depression, or impulsive behavior. CBT provides clear steps and exercises people can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist listens to your goals and preferences, then suggests a blend of methods to try. Progress is checked regularly so strategies can be adjusted when something feels off or isn’t helping.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into daily life. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for quick reflections, ongoing support between sessions, or when someone prefers typing over talking.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and many related concerns such as parenting, body image, and career strain.

What is her therapy style like?

The approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions combine client-centered listening with techniques from attachment work, CBT, EFT, and mindfulness to address emotions and behavior.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns in clinical settings.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Virginia and practices with that credential.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and scheduling work?

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

How do I start working with her?

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