Therapist profile
Dr. Leslie Davis, LCSW
Virginia
Dr. Leslie Davis, LCSW - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Virginia / 0904011393
- NPI1326628900
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- Attachment focus
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness skills
About Leslie
Dr. Leslie Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with ten years of professional experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and anger. Her practice also includes concerns such as grief, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Dr. Davis uses straightforward conversation to help people clarify what matters to them and take practical steps. She listens for patterns in relationships and behavior that keep problems repeating. Sessions often focus on identifying triggers, testing small changes, and building habits that reduce reactivity and resentment.
Her approach draws on attachment-focused work to understand how early relationships shape current responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that feed anger and anxiety. She also brings client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person’s priorities, and mindfulness practices to help with emotion regulation.
In therapy with Dr. Davis, people can expect direct but respectful conversation about where anger shows up and what maintains it. She helps clients map practical strategies for communication, impulse control, and repairing rifts. The work is collaborative and paced to the person’s goals.
Dr. Davis practices in Virginia and conducts sessions in English. Her background includes supporting people with caregiving stress, attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, and issues around intimacy and commitment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Davis often blends Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape reactions today and helps people notice how those patterns show up in partnerships and family interactions. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce angry responses and improve problem solving.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean prioritizing skills for impulse control, practicing new communication moves, or developing short mindfulness routines to lower reactivity between sessions.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to schedule therapy around work and family life, shorten travel time, or fit in a focused check-in during a break. Online work can also let the therapist and client practice new responses in the contexts where problems occur, making changes more applicable to everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she work with?
She works with anger tied to stress, relationship issues, trauma, and family conflict, plus related problems like impulsivity and control issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and practical. She combines listening with concrete steps to change patterns that feed anger and resentment.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and provides services within that state.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know what is available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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