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Leslie Cullen

LMHC

Leslie Cullen , LMHC

Therapist in Washington

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About Leslie

Leslie Cullen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 30 years of clinical experience. She has extensive training working with diverse populations, including people with chronic mental illness and those coping with substance use disorders, and brings a breadth of experience to each therapeutic relationship.

Her approach emphasizes the present moment and practical change, drawing primarily on cognitive and behavioral techniques while integrating contemporary neurological insights related to mental health. Leslie helps clients identify unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior and works with them to develop new strategies that fit their daily lives. Insight and reflection are encouraged in the here and now to clarify needs, prioritize goals, and support sustainable change.

Leslie also attends to identity and social context, helping clients shape an objective sense of self that aligns with cultural and relational needs. She has particular experience working with the LGBTQ population and addressing gender and sexual orientation concerns. Across issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, ADHD, bipolar disorder, sleep problems, anger, and self esteem, she aims to offer practical tools and thoughtful support tailored to each person.

Attachment, CBT, and Client-Centered Care Online

Leslie Cullen draws on several established approaches to guide online sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of relating, helping people address intimacy, trust, and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and respect for each person's experience, supporting self-directed growth and strengthening self esteem and identity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills that are often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leslie works with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as the work progresses. Together they build a plan that feels workable and relevant.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity across changing circumstances. These options make it possible to engage in consistent therapeutic work, try different communication styles, and access licensed professionals from a range of settings, all with scheduling that can accommodate daily responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Leslie Cullen have?

Leslie Cullen has 30 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Leslie Cullen a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license details are WA LMHC LH00004269.

In which languages does Leslie Cullen provide therapy?

Leslie provides therapy in English.

Where is Leslie Cullen located?

Leslie Cullen is located in Washington.

How can I work with Leslie Cullen as my therapist?

You can work with Leslie Cullen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Leslie Cullen work with international clients?

Leslie Cullen does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Leslie Cullen cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English

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