Leslie Powers, LPC

Leslie Powers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama with 34 years of experience in the mental health and addictions fields. She began her career as a Certified Addictions Counselor and has worked across treatment centers, free-standing mental health clinics, private practice, school counseling, and by contract with a county Department of Human Resources, bringing a broad perspective on clinical and community needs.

Leslie earned a Master of Counseling and Human Development from Troy University in 1994 and is also a certified school counselor. She holds a Master of Speech Communication from Auburn University and has completed approximately 40 hours of post-graduate study in counseling psychology and ministerial areas. Her training supports a blend of clinical insight and practical communication skills.

Her therapeutic style is cognitive and solution-focused, emphasizing clients as active problem-solvers. Leslie believes the right questions and clear goals help clients move forward, and she cultivates an accepting environment grounded in respect, humor, and serious-minded curiosity. Her work often includes homework and structured practice to reinforce progress.

Leslie is willing to collaborate as part of a client's broader care team when long-term mental health conditions require medication and physician oversight. She generally prefers not to work with chronic pain clients in online settings without collaboration with a medical doctor. Leslie aims to work collegially with clients to pursue meaningful, achievable goals and looks forward to speaking with prospective clients.