- Practical coping skills
- Values-based focus
- Communication help
About Lesley
Lesley Bartick is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She works with clients who want clearer sense of purpose, stronger self-esteem, or better ways to handle life changes. Lesley practices in Florida and brings 15 years of experience to her work.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions aim to build skills for everyday challenges like workplace stress, communication problems, and parenting or caregiver strain. Lesley uses straightforward tools to help people manage mood, set boundaries, and make decisions during transitions such as separation, pregnancy, or immigration-related stress.
Lesley blends methods that encourage values-based living and present-moment awareness. She draws on cognitive techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and uses motivational strategies to support change. Mindfulness practices and client-centered conversations help clients increase self-understanding and calm in daily life.
People who see Lesley can expect a collaborative tone. She helps clients set concrete goals and practices between sessions. Therapy often focuses on building clearer communication, coping plans for seasonal or postpartum mood shifts, and strategies for repairing or moving on from relationship ruptures.
Lesley also addresses issues such as domestic violence, infidelity, and the stresses of caregiving. She supports those navigating divorce or separation, and those searching for renewed life purpose. For anyone considering therapy, Lesley emphasizes steady encouragement and actionable steps toward greater wellbeing.
How approaches like ACT and CBT work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their values and take small steps toward them despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and finding clearer life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing practical skills to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during busy workdays.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try methods that fit. That collaborative process may mix ACT, CBT, and mindfulness tools based on progress and feedback.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time around work or caregiving. It can also let clients use practices learned in sessions during real-life moments at home or during breaks. The therapist and client will discuss what works best for scheduling and day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lesley commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem difficulties, plus life transitions like divorce, pregnancy, and relocation.
What is Lesley’s therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, using goal-focused conversations, skill practice, and mindfulness to help with daily challenges and decision-making.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Lesley has 15 years of clinical experience working with workplace stress, women’s issues, family concerns, and personal growth challenges.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
Lesley holds a Florida LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Lesley?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.