Leslie Burley

Leslie Burley, LPC, is a Texas-based counselor with 24 years of experience, and a long-standing professional background in education. She spent decades teaching across elementary, secondary, and college settings, 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 experience includes a wide range of subjects such as Reading, English, Gifted Science, Math, College Developmental Reading, and Developmental Writing, and she has also held certifications in multiple areas of instruction.

Alongside her work in education, Leslie has significant experience as an elementary school, middle school, and special education counselor, with additional work providing professional support as an individual, interpersonal, family, and community crisis counselor. Since 2002, she has continued to serve in roles including high school counselor, adjunct professor, and clinical supervision as an LPC-S counselor. Her counseling experience includes supporting concerns such as grief, depression, and anxiety, and she has worked with clients across age groups.

Leslie also has experience providing marriage counseling using the Prepare and Enrich program. She emphasizes collaboration from the start of care, discussing a treatment plan after consent for counseling and inviting client feedback to clarify goals. She values attentive listening while also aiming to be accessible during times of crisis support when needed.