Dr. Leslie Bottoms, PhD, LPC

Dr. Leslie Bottoms, PhD, LPC

Psychotherapist
VA
I am DBT and CCTP certified, which means that I focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and trauma. I have found that these core areas help to reduce distress in several aspects of wellness when applied.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Leslie Bottoms

Focus areas

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Leslie Bottoms

I am DBT and CCTP certified, which means that I focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and trauma. I have found that these core areas help to reduce distress in several aspects of wellness when applied.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I enjoy helping individuals understand how anxious thinking develops, is maintained, and can be altered by utilizing DBT.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I enjoy working with individuals to understand how their traumatic experiences impact their current functioning, as well as developing wellness practices to reduce traumatic responses in their everyday lives.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Boundary Issues
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Women's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Boundary Issues
Depression
New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • National Board for Certified Counselors

Education and training

  • Capella University, PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision

NPI number

1992588214

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Leslie Bottoms?

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Which board certifications does Dr. Leslie Bottoms have?

Dr. Leslie Bottoms is certified by National Board for Certified Counselors.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Leslie Bottoms?

Dr. Leslie Bottoms frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Leslie Bottoms on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Leslie Bottoms speak?

Dr. Leslie Bottoms speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Leslie Bottoms in reviews?

5 patients have reviewed Dr. Leslie Bottoms. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. 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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