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Leslie McRae, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Leslie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Leslie. View 39 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New York and Florida

Recent reviews

Leslie is kind, insightful and has been a tremendous help to me.

Reviewed January 2024

his wisdom is priceless always accurate

Reviewed May 2023

More about Leslie

  • 30 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

Welcome!

If you're looking for help with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or depression. I offer non-judgmental support to help you face your challenges and move forward in your life.

As a seasoned therapist with over thirty years of clinical experience, I will help you better understand yourself and give you tools to help you live a happier, more productive life.

My style is personable and interactive so that you will feel both supported and, at times, challenged.

I offer weekday phone sessions between 11 am and 4 pm, and you can schedule yours through the website calendar or by contacting me.

I offer asynchronous messaging also. I will always respond to you within 24 hours of contact, often sooner.

While I do check messages on evenings and weekends, I do not, at this time, offer evening or weekend sessions.

Thanks again for visiting my site. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you feel better and live better.

Les

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Anger management Self esteem Coping with life changes Addictions Relationship issues Career difficulties Aging and geriatric issues Codependency Drug and alcohol addiction Family problems Gender dysphoria HIV / AIDS Midlife crisis Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Sex addiction Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Leslie McRae's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205991650.

  • LCSW · New York · 087021 · Expires September 2026
  • LCSW · Florida · SW13102 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Leslie McRae

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

39 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Recommend Insightful Supportive Anxiety Easy Empathetic Excellent Grateful

Leslie is kind, insightful and has been a tremendous help to me.

Reviewed January 2024

his wisdom is priceless always accurate

Reviewed May 2023

Les is calm, well balanced in his feedback and he really helps.

Reviewed June 2020

Les is a kind and empathetic therapist who earned my trust quite quickly. He is an amazing listener, and he quickly became a positive, affirming presence in my life. He is nonjudgmental and has been supportive in my journey through anxiety, gender dysphoria, trauma, and more. I recommend him and am fond of him as a person as well.

Reviewed May 2020

Les is an incredible therapist. He somehow has the idea to pinpoint the things I don't understand about myself and help open up new ideas and solutions that would greatly help anyone who requests his advice.

Reviewed December 2019

Excellent counselor.

Reviewed November 2019

Les is a truly wonderful therapist, and I feel so lucky to have found him. He is attentive, patient, promptly responsive, and talented in assisting you to navigate your issue(s) without making the decision for you. He has insightful advice and is empathetic and supportive every step of the way. Highly recommend.

Reviewed March 2019

Les is a great counselor. He was able to help me through all my concerns and responds promptly. I would highly recommend him as a counselor.

Reviewed January 2019

Les is very friendly and helpful. I always get a reply from him in a timely manner.

Reviewed November 2018

A fantastic listener with sage like advise that makes me feel as if I'm really understood. A great healer.

Reviewed December 2023

Great therapist who is kind and very knowledgeable.

Reviewed July 2023

Leslie McRae is an incredibly experienced and empathic therapist. I recommend Leslie without reservation.

Reviewed February 2023

Les is very patient and supportive. I would highly recommend him.

Reviewed September 2022

Les is a great listener and supporter and very patient.

Reviewed April 2022

Les was very helpful in getting me through my post divorce anxiety and supporting my decisions with scientific facts. He was very knowledgeable in the area of narcissism and helped me to stay ahead of my exes next moves while helping me to prepare for the unforeseen. I will use him again when I need help in this area!

Reviewed March 2022

Les is a seasoned, intelligent and patient therapist. What more could one ask for?

Reviewed August 2021

Les is great at listening and has been and continues to be an excellent support during the different stages of my life.

Reviewed July 2021

Les is very supportive and helpful towards me confronting and overcoming my own personal mental blocks I create for myself.

Reviewed March 2021

Les listens, comprehends and I trust him/his experience. Can’t ask for more.

Reviewed January 2021

My counselor is great!

Reviewed December 2020

Les is kind, nonjudgmental, and very experienced. I would recommend him to anyone seeking therapy on this platform. He chooses to do sessions by telephone (not through other face-to-face tele-therapy options). However, this worked well for me.

Reviewed December 2020

He is empathetic, caring, and someone who really tries to make suggestions and recommendations to help improve one's quality of life

Reviewed November 2020

Such an understanding person. I am so grateful to have him as my therapist!

Reviewed November 2020

Les is very professional and offered me care options I hadn't been given before. Great guy.

Reviewed November 2020

Les helps normalize my feelings when I'm experiencing anxiety. He makes me feel safe and heard. He's helped me grow and has guided me through some of my most difficult times. I'm very grateful for him and this platform which makes therapy super easy for me.

Reviewed August 2020

So insightful, thoughtful, and genuine! I feel so at ease talking with Les, and truly feel that he understand what I am trying to get out of therapy. Grateful to have his support in my life!

Reviewed April 2020

Les is a wonderful. He has helped me make a path so that I can find my way to recovery.

Reviewed February 2020

I can tell that Les really understands the crux of the matter, and is clear. He also has a way of "normalizing" certain experiences and feelings, which takes the heat out of them almost immediately.

Reviewed January 2020

Les is very insightful and supportive. He totally understands my personality and character and knows how to respond to my concerns.

Reviewed December 2019

I consider myself a seasoned therapy aficionado. Simply put, Les is excellent. Didn’t know what to expect from betterhelp and was very, pleasantly surprised.

Reviewed August 2019

Les is a great listener and within our first few conversations, was able to connect with and relate with my experiences, making it easy to talk to him.

Reviewed August 2019

Les makes me very comfortable, he gives me practical, non-judgemental advice, and he is very flexible in scheduling. I am extremely happy to work with Les, and he has helped with my struggle to remain sober.

Reviewed July 2019

Really appreciate the insight Les provides.

Reviewed July 2019

Les is great!

Reviewed June 2019

Les is awesome. We have a lot in common so he really gets where I'm coming from. He's very responsive and makes himself available when needed. He respects my comfort if I'm not ready to talk about something. I definitely recommend working with him!

Reviewed May 2019

Les has been wonderful. He listens, and has offered strategic advice on how to tackle some relationship problems I've been facing. I've felt so much better talking to him and coming up with a plan versus burdening my friends and family with the things I've been going through. This is only my 2nd time going to therapy regularly, and I've definitely seen an improvement in my outlook and mood since talking to Les.

Reviewed March 2019

Les is very understanding and easy to talk to. I felt immediately felt very comfortable with him and appreciate his practical and gentle manner.

Reviewed March 2019

Les is a great listener and has really helped me to learn about myself and grow in the past few months. He helped me to face the reasons behind my actions and address underlying issues that I hadn't realized previously. He also really helped me in learning to care for and being kind to myself. He's been great! :)

Reviewed January 2019

Les is an extremely intelligent & insightful individual. I greatly appreciate his expertise and look forward to continuing the work that we are doing very much.

Reviewed November 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Leslie McRae offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Leslie McRae works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Leslie McRae speak?

Leslie McRae speaks English.

How many years of experience does Leslie McRae have?

Leslie McRae has 30 years of experience.

Where is Leslie McRae licensed to practice?

Leslie McRae is licensed to practice in New York and Florida.

Does Leslie McRae accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Leslie McRae does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Leslie McRae offer?

Leslie McRae offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Leslie McRae?

Leslie McRae can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Leslie McRae?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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