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Leslie Bess, LCSW

Leslie Bess, LCSW

Psychotherapist
CA
Hello, I am Leslie! I'm a BILINGUAL Spanish and English licensed LCSW with over twenty years of providing counseling to clients in need. I earned my Bachelors degree in Psychology from William Paterson University and my Masters degree in Social Work from New York University. I've worked in many different clinical settings ever since. I am a passionate and empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities and an understanding of interpersonal familial relationships. To give you some insight, my treatment approach tends to be cognitive behavioral in nature, but I like to tailor my approach to an individual's goals and particular needs. What that means is that I like to collaborate with a client to find active steps to take to better one's quality of life. It is solution-focused, and brief in nature. I believe that self-care and mindfulness are essential tools for quality of life, yet we aren't always taught how to do that for ourselves. My clients say that I am direct, yet compassionate and that they feel validated and empowered to make needed changes in their lives. Look forward to meeting you!
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

3.67

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Leslie Bess

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Christian Counseling
Compassion Focused
Coaching
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Leslie Bess

Hello, I am Leslie! I'm a BILINGUAL Spanish and English licensed LCSW with over twenty years of providing counseling to clients in need. I earned my Bachelors degree in Psychology from William Paterson University and my Masters degree in Social Work from New York University. I've worked in many different clinical settings ever since. I am a passionate and empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities and an understanding of interpersonal familial relationships. To give you some insight, my treatment approach tends to be cognitive behavioral in nature, but I like to tailor my approach to an individual's goals and particular needs. What that means is that I like to collaborate with a client to find active steps to take to better one's quality of life. It is solution-focused, and brief in nature. I believe that self-care and mindfulness are essential tools for quality of life, yet we aren't always taught how to do that for ourselves. My clients say that I am direct, yet compassionate and that they feel validated and empowered to make needed changes in their lives. Look forward to meeting you!

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Popular visit reasons

Depression
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Young Adult Issues
Depression
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • New York University, Master's in Social Work
  • William Paterson University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1225059595

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
3.67
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Perfect length for the first visit and she made me comfortable
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What are common reasons for patients to see Leslie Bess?

Leslie Bess frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Leslie Bess on their profile.

What languages does Leslie Bess speak?

Leslie Bess speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Leslie Bess in reviews?

3 patients have reviewed Leslie Bess. The overall rating for this doctor is 3.67/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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