Leslie Burley

Leslie Burley, LPC, combines an extensive background in education with decades of counseling practice. From 1973 to 2003 she taught at multiple levels, including roles as an adjunct instructor at Navarro Junior College, Texas Woman’s University, Cedar Valley Jr. College, and Prairie View A&M University. Her teaching certifications covered reading, English, gifted science, math, and developmental college courses. She also has eight years of experience as an elementary, middle school, and special education counselor and has worked in community crisis counseling.

Since 2002 Ms. Burley has served as a high school counselor, adjunct professor, and LPC-S counselor. Her clinical focus includes grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and addictions. She has worked with clients of all ages and has provided marriage counseling using the Prepare and Enrich program. When beginning services she reviews a treatment plan with each client and invites feedback on counseling goals. She also emphasizes being available if a client is in crisis and prefers an approach that balances listening with collaborative planning.