Leslie Cullen - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

30 years experience

About Leslie Cullen

I have been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for 20 years and I have extensive training in many populations, diversity, chronically mentally ill, and substance use disorders. My primary focus is here and now and identifying ways to incorporate new ideas and change in our lives. I use primarily cognitive and behavioral techniques with a focus on new neurological information as it relates to mental health. . Insight and reflection often needs to be mindful and in the present, allowing for our ability to identify appropriate needs and wants. The most important tool we have is an objective sense of self as well as an identity fitting with our culture and social needs.

I work with the LGBTQ+ population have worked with gender and sexual orientation issues.

Licenses

LMHC

LH00004269

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues

Clinical Approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Jungian Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Leslie can break things down to a manageable level. She cares about you as a person and is amazing at follow up and checking in. Which I really really appreciate.”

“Leslie has changed my life.”

“Leslie is very helpful and checks in regularly.”

“Leslie is very intuitive, respectful and knowledgeable.”

“Leslie has helped me learn how my brain works and reminds me to be more gentle with myself:) She’s also just cool to talk to and makes me laugh”

“Leslie nailed it on the head when she pointed out that "I had been asked" to "run for the HOA Board"--and had not actually thought of it myself. <br /> <br /> When I have been in therapy before-the advice was "Got out and volunteer" which didn't really seem to help me. Often it got me off course and just added to my issues.”

“I appreciate Leslie and attribute her to my growth.”

“Leslie arrived in my sphere at exactly the right moment. She has been a wonderful resource, answers my questions with care, and is super positive.”

“Leslie is great. She teaches and informs you as you go, which is really helpful.”

“Fantastic insight, she is helping me understand the most difficult and ecotonal experience of my entire life.”

“Leslie is amazing! She listens to and understands what issues are important to me.”

“Leslie is incredibly helpful! I see things that are bothering me clearer now and I'm becoming more of an advocate for myself.”

“Leslie has been very patient with me as I have worked through some very tough things at a slow pace. She is quick to help me reframe my negative thinking while also pushing me to do the hard work in a supportive way.”

“Leslie was a great fit for my particular issues and learning style. In just a few sessions, I had new tools and tips to use. I will continue to see her for refresher sessions.”

“I have really appreciated every session with Leslie. She always listens carefully, and responds insightfully in a way that is incredibly helpful. She often shares very helpful articles/written resources relevant to what we discussed in the session prior. I haven't appreciated therapy the way I appreciate working with Leslie in a while!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.