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LCMHC

Leslie Caulder-Richardson, LCMHC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Leslie

Leslie Caulder-Richardson is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Background and approach

She draws on an integrative set of methods to support clients navigating difficult emotions, painful life transitions, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Her approach emphasizes compassion and practical tools to foster resilience and clearer self-understanding.

With eight years of clinical experience, Leslie blends evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with mindful, client-centered work. She pays close attention to issues like attachment and abandonment, body image, chronic illness and pain, and family of origin concerns, tailoring interventions to each person’s circumstances.

Leslie seeks to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where people can explore communication challenges, commitment questions, and the effects of past trauma while building skills for sustainable emotional wellbeing.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Leslie integrates Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that can be used effectively in remote work. Internal Family Systems encourages exploration of inner parts and the relationships among them, helping people understand internal conflicts and develop greater self-leadership; this can be accomplished through conversational exploration and guided reflection during video or phone sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-driven actions and learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, offering practical exercises and mindfulness practices that translate well to homework, chat exchanges, and in-session experiential work.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Leslie will work with each person to identify what methods feel most helpful given their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, adapting techniques as needed so clients can try different strategies and notice what supports progress.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for fitting therapy into busy lives and for accessing care from home. These options allow for regular check-ins, paced skill-building, and varied ways to practice between sessions, making therapy more accessible while preserving a therapeutic relationship with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Leslie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and depression, and also focuses on related areas such as attachment issues, body image, chronic illness and family of origin problems.
What is Leslie's general therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and client-centered, combining practical techniques with mindfulness and collaborative goal-setting to help clients build coping skills and insight.
What background and experience does she bring?
Leslie has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational challenges, bringing a nuanced understanding of personal and interpersonal dynamics.
Where is she licensed and what credential does she hold?
She holds the credential LCMHC and is licensed in North Carolina under NC LCMHC 13480.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English