Leslie Cross, LCPC

Leslie Cross is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland with 25 years of experience. She focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, and parenting challenges. She speaks plainly and treats people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion to make beginning therapy easier.

Leslie tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs. She helps people talk through communication problems and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Midlife crisis and questions about life purpose are among the issues she addresses in sessions.

Her work also covers patterns related to narcissism, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, panic attacks, and seasonal mood changes. She aims to break down problems into manageable steps and to build everyday strategies that feel doable.

Leslie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to fit how a person prefers to work. She centers the client’s goals and moves at a pace that feels right for the individual. The tone in sessions is direct but warm, focusing on choices people can try between meetings.

To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability. Payment uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Leslie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address practical problems. One approach she often uses involves structured problem-solving and coping skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress. This focuses on identifying specific triggers, testing small changes, and building routines that make daily life easier.

Another common approach is work aimed at improving communication and relationships. This involves practicing new ways to speak and listen, spotting unhelpful patterns, and rehearsing different responses so interactions feel less stuck. For issues like obsessions, compulsions, or panic symptoms, she emphasizes stepwise strategies that break larger problems into smaller, manageable tasks.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is or isn’t working, so the client helps shape the path forward.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier integration into a busy schedule and more options for fitting sessions into work or family life. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make consistent weekly work easier to maintain.