Leslie Cates

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

Hi! My name is Leslie, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana with 10 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy services. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, life changes, self-esteem, codependency, addictions, relationship issues, PTSD, and grief and loss. I have also helped many people who have struggled with the effects of childhood trauma and abusive relationships. I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling in December of 2016, in New Orleans, LA.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I do not believe in stigmatizing labels. I approach therapy from a client-centered perspective: You determine your goals and direction for therapy, and I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I conduct therapy through a strengths-based and solutions-focused lens, and I draw on multiple treatment modalities to help clients achieve their desired goals, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance-and-Commitment Therapy. More specifically, I aim to help clients change their thoughts and perspectives to become more realistic and encouraging, while emphasizing purposeful acceptance and willingness to change. I also utilize interventions from Cognitive Processing Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients process traumatic experiences and manage difficult emotions.

It takes courage to seek help to achieve positive changes and healing for a more fulfilling life. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Years Experience: 10

Location: Louisiana, United States

Accepting New Clients: No

Gender: Female

Accepting international clients: No

NPI Number: 1336672112

Credentials: LA LPC 7033

Languages Spoken: English

Licenses: LPC (Louisiana) #7033 exp 2026-06-30

List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping, Anger, Career, Bipolar, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Female therapist, Christian

Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp

Therapist of color: No

Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

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Leslie Cates

Compassionate therapy for meaningful change

Trauma and grief
Anxiety and depression
Addiction support

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About

Leslie Cates is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Louisiana with ten years of experience offering counseling and psychotherapy. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem struggles, codependency, addictions, relationship difficulties, PTSD, grief and loss, the effects of childhood trauma, and abusive relationships. She also works with issues such as anger management, sleep disturbances, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, family conflicts, and broader life transitions.

Leslie earned a Master of Arts in Counseling in December 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her approach is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Therapy is offered from a client-centered perspective – clients set their goals and direction, and Leslie tailors conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s specific needs.

She emphasizes a strengths-based, solutions-focused framework and draws from several evidence-informed modalities to help clients reach their goals. Leslie uses Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients shift unhelpful thinking and cultivate purposeful acceptance and willingness to change, and she incorporates techniques from Cognitive Processing Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to assist in processing traumatic experiences and managing intense emotions.

Seeking help is a courageous step toward positive change and healing, and Leslie is available to support and empower individuals ready to pursue a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to collaborating with those who choose to begin that process.

Location: Louisiana, United States

Years Experience: 10

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken: English

Therapist of Color: No

Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Addictions, Depression, Grief, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety

Other areas of experience: Abandonment, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Bipolar, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Dissociation, Family, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Gambling, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual trauma, Sleeping, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trauma and abuse, Vaping, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Therapeutic approach: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

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Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp

Currently Accepting New Clients: No

Accepting International Clients: No

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Credentials & Verification

Credentials: LA LPC 7033
NPI Number: 1336672112
License: LPC (Louisiana) #7033 exp 2026-06-30

Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?

Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most people. A major benefit is flexibility – clients can connect in the way that suits them best, whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility often makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain continuity of care. Therapists offering online care are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch providers if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. Overall, online therapy can provide a practical and effective route to addressing many everyday mental health and life concerns.

How much experience does Leslie Cates have?

Leslie Cates has ten years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Leslie Cates a licensed therapist?

Yes, Leslie Cates is a licensed therapist; she holds the Louisiana professional counselor license LA LPC 7033.

In which languages does Leslie Cates provide therapy?

Leslie Cates provides therapy in English.

Where is Leslie Cates located?

Leslie Cates is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Leslie Cates as my therapist?

You can work with Leslie Cates through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Leslie Cates cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is simple: click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire that helps match you with Leslie Cates. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may occur by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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