Leslie Cullen, LMHC
Leslie Cullen, LMHC - 30 years supporting change
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT and gender
- Video and phone sessions
About Leslie Cullen
Leslie Cullen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 30 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations. She brings extensive training in areas that include chronic mental illness and substance use disorders, and she focuses on practical, present-focused work that helps people make meaningful change in their daily lives.
Her approach emphasizes cognitive and behavioral techniques grounded in emerging neurological information related to mental health, with attention to insight, mindful reflection, and remaining anchored in the present. Leslie helps clients identify needs and wants, and she supports development of an objective sense of self that aligns with cultural and social realities. That work often involves exploring identity, values, and how relationships shape emotional experience.
Leslie has long worked with LGBTQ+ people and with gender and sexual orientation concerns, and she applies her clinical tools to challenges such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Her practice also attends to caregiving stress, attachment issues, isolation, and related areas where supportive, present-centered interventions can make a difference.
Her approach emphasizes cognitive and behavioral techniques grounded in emerging neurological information related to mental health, with attention to insight, mindful reflection, and remaining anchored in the present. Leslie helps clients identify needs and wants, and she supports development of an objective sense of self that aligns with cultural and social realities. That work often involves exploring identity, values, and how relationships shape emotional experience.
Leslie has long worked with LGBTQ+ people and with gender and sexual orientation concerns, and she applies her clinical tools to challenges such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Her practice also attends to caregiving stress, attachment issues, isolation, and related areas where supportive, present-centered interventions can make a difference.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Leslie Cullen have?
Leslie Cullen has 30 years of experience as a mental health professional.
Is Leslie Cullen a licensed therapist?
Yes. Leslie Cullen holds the credential LMHC. License details: WA LMHC LH00004269.
In which languages does Leslie Cullen provide therapy?
Leslie Cullen provides therapy in English.
Where is Leslie Cullen located?
Leslie Cullen is located in Washington.
How can I work with Leslie Cullen as my therapist?
You can work with Leslie Cullen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Leslie Cullen work with international clients?
Leslie Cullen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Leslie Cullen cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Attachment, Client-Centered Care, and CBT Online
Leslie Cullen draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor online care to each person. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of relating and early bonds to clarify how those dynamics affect current relationships and emotional safety, and it can be useful for attachment issues, intimacy concerns, and relationship challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and the client’s own goals, supporting self-exploration, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is applied to stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leslie works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then combines methods in ways that fit the individual situation, adjusting over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to access licensed professionals from different locations and to integrate therapy into busy lives. This variety supports continuity of care during life transitions and makes it easier to maintain regular contact with a therapist despite scheduling or mobility constraints.