What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
4.92
Bedside manner
5.00
“Lesley has been a great therapist for me as she makes it very comfortable for me to share my thoughts/feelings freely without feeling judged. I truly appreciate her guidance in trying to figure out the root of my issues. She is compassionate, warm and most importantly encouraging. She also is a great listener and provides the right feedback when it's needed. I would highly recommend her to anyone.”
ASMore than 1 year ago
“Leslie is the most qualified therapist I have ever encountered. Personally I have a Ph.D. in psychology, but Leslie gives my husband and I insight in systematic problems and issues. She helps us reach and deal with deeply rooted issues to see how both of our systems work together and clash. As a result my husband and I attack problems at the source and co-create a new, healthier system to live in. Leslie has given us tools and resources we plan to use for the rest of our lives. I don’t know where we would be in our marriage without her. She can be trusted with the most sensitive and vulnerable areas of your life and transform them into stepping stones for growth. I highly recommend her expertise. ”
RSMore than 1 year ago
About Lesley Thompson
Focus areas
Anxiety
Couples Therapy
Marriage Counseling
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Premarital Counseling
Couples Conflict Resolution
Marriage Conflict Resolution
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Family / Marital
Psychoanalytic
Family Systems
Psychodynamic
Gottman Method
Relational
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Lesley Thompson
Sometimes we feel like our life has gotten out of control. We feel stuck, and no matter what we try, we can’t seem to change or get back on track. We get caught in web of negative thinking. We can find ourselves having the same fights over and over in our relationships. We may feel disconnected and an overall dissatisfaction with our lives. Sometimes we know what is bothering us, but often it can elude us. We can’t quite put our finger on it or understand it. It can seem harder and harder to get through each day. We can feel overwhelmed and exhausted, and can wonder if life is suppose to be this difficult.
I work with individuals and couples. I specialize in working with people who have become stuck in negative patterns in their thinking, behavior, relationships, and in their career/academic/sports performance. I help provide a place where you can find change, solutions, and tools that lead to a better life.
Lesley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and later, continued her studies, graduating with honors from Iona College with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, receiving the department medal of honor for clinical and academic excellence. After graduate school, Lesley furthered her clinical and academic training by graduating from a 3-year certificate program in Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Therapy. Lesley is a Certified Gottman Couple's Therapist - Level 2.
Lesley Thompson, LMFT is not in-network with any insurances
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $250 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $200-250 for 45 minutes
Office location
Lesley Thompson, LMFT also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Iona College, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Training Institute for Mental Health, Certificate in Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Therapy
- New York University (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Awards and publications
- Gottman Certified Couple's Therapist: Level 2
NPI number
1447726534
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.92
Bedside manner
5.00
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13 reviews
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Lesley is an excellent therapist. She's caring, attentive, professional and compassionate.
More than 1 year agoWF
Lesley has been a great therapist for me as she makes it very comfortable for me to share my thoughts/feelings freely without feeling judged. I truly appreciate her guidance in trying to figure out the root of my issues. She is compassionate, warm and most importantly encouraging. She also is a great listener and provides the right feedback when it's needed. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
More than 1 year agoAS
Leslie is the most qualified therapist I have ever encountered. Personally I have a Ph.D. in psychology, but Leslie gives my husband and I insight in systematic problems and issues. She helps us reach and deal with deeply rooted issues to see how both of our systems work together and clash. As a result my husband and I attack problems at the source and co-create a new, healthier system to live in. Leslie has given us tools and resources we plan to use for the rest of our lives. I don’t know where we would be in our marriage without her. She can be trusted with the most sensitive and vulnerable areas of your life and transform them into stepping stones for growth. I highly recommend her expertise.
More than 1 year agoRS
Working with Lesley has been very helpful. We were impressed that she was able to provide impactful insight during our first couples session. Lesley has quickly gotten to know us and is very good at providing targeted feedback to us each as individuals. Every session feels productive. Highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoMC
I love working with Lesley as my therapist. She is kind, thoughtful, and encouraging. On my second visit to her, I could tell that she had paid close attention in our first meeting, as she could recall a number of specific details I had mentioned, without referencing the notes she'd taken during that first visit. She made me feel known very quickly.
Each week she is engaged, empathetic, thoughtful, and offers practical, helpful advice. I feel very at ease with her, and feel she genuinely wants to know and help me. I look forward to my appointments with her each week, and am grateful for her expertise and support.
More than 1 year agoMG
Lesley has been a helpful therapist. She is a great listener who asks the right questions to help you dig deeper. She is incredibly patient and non judgmental. She is always on time to our visits and uses my time to its full capacity. She is easy going and it is never awkward in any way with her. I highly recommend her.
More than 1 year agoVF
She is very good at what she does. I feel I can speak about anything to her and there’s no judgment. She asks the right questions when I’m sharing about what’s going on. She helps me to see the root of my issues and helps me uncover things in myself I didn’t know were there so that I can work on them and heal from them. I would highly recommend her
More than 1 year agoMB
I feel I can discuss the difficult issues that I deal with. It's a matter of me becoming comfortable with doing so. But I do feel listened to and it is helpful because a lot of my challenges are repetitive. This makes the challenges I have seem like ones I understand, but that I still struggle with. The visits I have do gradually help me to feel like I am getting better at dealing with them.
More than 1 year agoPO
Leslie has been extremely helpful in working with me. I appreciate her attentiveness and the genuine care and investment that I feel. She has met my very specific needs and I have seen growth within myself since starting to work with her. I would definitely and have already recommended her to those that have asked.
More than 1 year agoDK
Lesley is a phenomenal therapist. Great listener, asks the right questions In order to help you dig deeper. Very patient and non-judgmental. Highly recommend her.
More than 1 year agoVF
My husband and I have been going to see Lesley for months for couple's therapy. She is caring, warm and can get to the root of issues very quickly and help us see things in different perspectives. We both love that she's very easy to talk to and have seen tangible progress by having sessions with her.
More than 1 year agoGY
Lesley is a caring, beautiful human being who listens to you and enables you to find the strength in yourself to problem solve and find inner peace. She is approachable, and easy to talk to. I feel like I’m talking to a good friend who cares about my well being. She is compassionate, and always there to help. I have been working with her for 2 years now, and my time with her has always been well served. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
More than 1 year agoJG
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Where is Lesley Thompson's office located?
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What are common reasons for patients to see Lesley Thompson?
Lesley Thompson frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lesley Thompson on their profile.
What languages does Lesley Thompson speak?
Lesley Thompson speaks English.
How do patients rate Lesley Thompson in reviews?
13 patients have reviewed Lesley Thompson. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.92/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.