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- Expressive arts
- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness practices
About Leslie
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 21 years of experience, Leslie Sakow helps people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, grief, and mood-related concerns. She uses practical, movement-based and reflective methods to help people notice what matters and take steady steps forward.
Leslie combines expressive arts with mental health action planning. That means she uses language, movement, and visual arts alongside positive psychology and supportive counseling. She also draws on mindfulness-based cognitive techniques and body-focused (somatic) work to address how feelings show up in the body.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable practices. People who work with her often learn skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These methods are used to reduce unhelpful thinking patterns and to build skills for emotion regulation and behavioral change.
Her approach weaves creative expression with structured therapy tools. That can look like journaling, movement exercises, guided mindfulness, and step-by-step planning for real-life challenges. The work is paced to the person’s readiness and practical needs.
Leslie practices as an LCSW and also holds the CSW credential. She practices in Georgia and conducts sessions in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online intake flow.
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How ACT, CBT and DBT inform online sessions
Leslie commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify personal values and commit to small actions that reflect those values. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with practical skills and experiments. CBT often includes behavioral assignments that people practice between sessions to test changes in daily life.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and building healthier interpersonal habits. Those skills are taught in short, clear steps and practiced during and between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That process may involve trying different tools and adjusting what is used over time.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as current session options are listed during intake. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The focus is on practical, usable skills that translate into everyday life rather than on any single modality.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
Focus areas include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, grief, self-esteem, bipolar, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include coping with disasters, emptiness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and mood disorders.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
Leslie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness therapy, and somatic techniques. She blends these with expressive arts and supportive counseling.
How much experience does this clinician have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience providing therapeutic services to people in Georgia.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and also holds the CSW credential. Practice location is Georgia.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to residents in Georgia.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan.
What steps do I take to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.