Leslie Thomas, LPC — Therapist in Arkansas

Hi there, I'm Leslie!

Adulting can be exhausting? I help individuals and couples find ways of accomplishing the goals they want to accomplish, while honoring their own unique needs, preferences, and style. Sessions incorporate lots of laughter, real world examples and application, and lots of empathy and compassion.

My focus

We spend a lot of time fighting against who we are and avoiding discomfort. I help individuals and couples focus on acceptance of where they are starting from, while at the same time committing to making the changes that they desire to see in their life.

My approach

I utilize Acceptance Commitment Therapy to assist you in leaning into your emotions, identifying what you hold most important to you, and making decisions that honor your values as opposed to avoiding discomfort. This approach combines gentle curiosity and self-awareness with honesty and mindfulness.

My communication style

I offer a very laid back approach to counseling. I incorporate humor and life examples as appropriate. I can at times be directive, but also encourage letting go of all or nothing thinking and taking baby steps. I see you as the expert in your life. My job is to actively listen, create a non-judgmental space, and ask powerful questions .

My journey to mental healthcare

People have always fascinated me. I am always amazed by the strength and bravery I get to witness in my sessions. I am genuinely curious about people and their lives. Everybody is so busy and my goal is to create a space where people can slow down, breath, and become intentional about where they are putting their energy.

My goals for you

I offer a collaborate approach to setting treatment goals. I utilize Acceptance Commitment Therapy to assist clients in questioning what it is they really want and where that desire came from. Together we will identifying your strengths, any obstacles, and explore practical strategies to get you where you want to go.

Our first session

In our first session, the focus will be on creating a picture of your life including what is working, areas of focus, and what brought you to this point. The session will move at your pace and comfort level. It is a great time to ask questions and share concerns. The goal is that you will leave session with an initial plan moving forward.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

+ 10 more

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 12 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Community Counseling from University of Central Arkansas.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Leslie Thomas