Leslie Burley, LPC

Leslie Burley brings decades of experience in both education and counseling to her work. She spent 47 years in the field of education, teaching at all levels from elementary to college and serving as an adjunct instructor at Navarro Junior College, Texas Woman’s University, Cedar Valley Jr. College, and Prairie View A&M University. Her academic certifications include Reading, English, Gifted Science, Math, College Developmental Reading, and Developmental Writing, reflecting a broad background in learning and academic support.

Across her career Leslie accumulated eight years of focused practice as an elementary, middle school, and special education counselor and provided individual, interpersonal, family, and community crisis counseling. Since 2002 she has worked as a high school counselor, adjunct professor, and as a licensed counselor. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and her clinical work has centered on grief, depression, anxiety, and related concerns. She has experience working with clients of all ages and has provided marriage counseling using the Prepare and Enrich program.

Leslie emphasizes collaborative treatment planning, discussing goals and intervention plans with clients once counseling is agreed upon. She strives to be more than a listener by remaining accessible when clients are facing crises and by inviting client feedback on progress and priorities. Her practice addresses a range of issues including stress, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, panic, self-love, social anxiety, and workplace challenges.

Based in Texas, Leslie combines a long record in education with extensive counseling experience to support clients seeking practical strategies and empathetic guidance. She looks forward to working with individuals and families who want focused, goal-oriented support.