Leslie Jones , LMHC

Leslie Jones frames therapy as a collaborative process rooted in trust, clear goals, and practical steps toward change. She holds a master’s degree in counseling and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana, meaning she has advanced training and state licensure to provide mental health care.

With 17 years of experience, Leslie has worked with a range of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She also supports people facing everyday difficulties - emotional instability, grief and loss, relationship strain, addiction, career uncertainty, anger management, and sexual concerns are among the issues she commonly addresses. Her approach focuses on helping clients develop skills and build a support network so progress can be sustained with as much or as little help as needed.

Leslie aims to equip people with tools that reduce reliance on therapy over time; she has described this goal as a desire to "work herself out of a job." By listening to what each person hopes to achieve, she partners with them to create a clear plan and practical strategies to reach those goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Leslie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on teaching practical skills and addressing patterns that interfere with well-being. One common strand of her work emphasizes skills-based interventions - learning coping strategies, emotion regulation tools, and problem-solving methods that help manage stress, anxiety, mood challenges, and day-to-day difficulties. These techniques are goal-oriented and designed to produce tangible improvements in functioning.

She also incorporates trauma-sensitive work when past events affect current thoughts, feelings, or relationships. This approach helps people make sense of painful experiences and reduce their ongoing impact while building resilience and healthier responses. Another frequent focus is relational and communication work to support families and couples dealing with conflict, loss, or life transitions.

Finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process. Leslie collaborates with each person to select and adapt approaches based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting as progress is made. Online therapy with Leslie offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and maintain continuity of care across schedules and locations.