Therapist profile
Leslie Cates, LPC
Louisiana
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Louisiana / 7033
- NPI1336672112
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationLouisiana
About
- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- DBT skills
About Leslie
Leslie Cates is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 10 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, career shifts, bipolar issues, and ADHD among other challenges.
Leslie earned a Master of Arts in Counseling in December 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her approach centers on the client’s goals; clients set the direction and she guides the conversation and treatment plan. Sessions use a strengths-based, solutions-focused lens so people can build practical skills and clearer thinking.
She draws from several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports purposeful acceptance and identifying values to guide action. Leslie also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and Emotionally-Focused and client-centered techniques when those tools fit a person’s needs.
In practice she helps people process trauma, work through effects of childhood abuse, and manage intense emotions including anger. Many clients seek help for relationship struggles, codependency, addiction recovery, and major life changes. Sessions often include skill building, cognitive work, and processing of painful experiences.
Leslie works in English and sees clients in Louisiana. Her style is interactive and respectful, and she avoids stigmatizing labels. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session using the site’s steps.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their values and take committed action, while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than struggle with them. ACT can be useful for anger that comes from ongoing frustration, life changes, or avoidance patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger management, and sleep issues by breaking problems into small, solvable steps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help when anger leads to reactive responses or relationship strain.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clear. That collaborative process helps match tools to the person’s situation.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some approaches lend themselves to homework, worksheets, and practicing skills between meetings, which translates well to remote sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She helps people manage anger alongside related issues like stress, relationship conflict, trauma, addiction, and sleep problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and interactive. She uses strengths-based and solutions-focused methods to build skills and clearer thinking.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of counseling experience and earned a Master of Arts in Counseling in 2016.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Louisiana and practices there.
Does she provide sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your initial appointment.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.