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Leslie Wood, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through Talkspace

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At a glance

Leslie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Talkspace.

FSA/HSA accepted
Great news, Leslie is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

More about Leslie

  • 18 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Welcome, my name is Leslie and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 13 years of experience working in the field. I have worked in community counseling centers, organizations specializing child abuse and in private practice. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, various forms of childhood abuse such as sexual, physical and emotional, relationship issues, parenting problems, life transitions and helping people focus on what creates true joy in their lives.I am excited to go on this journey with you!

Specialties

Childhood abuse/neglect Depression Trauma and PTSD

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Allegiance
  • Afterwood Advantage
  • Anthem Blue Cross California
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
  • Asuris
  • AvMed
  • Florida Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • BridgeSpan
  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • District 9
  • EmblemHealth
  • First Choice Health
  • Health First
  • Health Management Administrators
  • HealthSelect of Texas
  • Horizon NJ
  • Intercultural Physicians Network
  • Kelsey Care
  • LifeWise
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Meritain
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
  • Premera Blue Cross of Washington
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Sutter Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Tyson Health Plan
  • UMR
  • Ventura County Health Care Plan
  • Western Health Advantage

Treatment Approaches

  • Adlerian therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical (DBT)

Licenses

Leslie Wood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417532532.

  • LPC · Texas

About online healthcare

Affordable.
Pay a simple copay with insurance (often $30 or less). No insurance? Self-pay plans start around $69 per week with predictable pricing.
Convenient.
Get support on your terms. Message your therapist anytime and schedule live video, audio, or chat sessions when you need real-time care.
Available now.
No waitlists. No phone calls. Complete a quick online assessment and start connecting with a licensed therapist fast.

Talkspace makes professional mental health care easy to access and easy to fit into your life. Whether you prefer ongoing messaging support or live therapy sessions, Talkspace connects you with licensed providers through a secure, easy-to-use platform. With flexible formats, insurance coverage, and proven effectiveness, Talkspace offers a modern alternative to traditional in-person therapy.

Get started today and take the first step toward feeling better.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Leslie Wood offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Leslie Wood works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Leslie Wood speak?

Leslie Wood speaks English.

How many years of experience does Leslie Wood have?

Leslie Wood has 18 years of experience.

Where is Leslie Wood licensed to practice?

Leslie Wood is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Leslie Wood accept FSA/HSA?

Yes, Leslie Wood accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.

Does Leslie Wood accept insurance?

Yes, Leslie Wood accepts Aetna, Alignment Health Plan, Allegiance, Afterwood Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross California, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, Asuris, AvMed, Florida Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross of Idaho, BridgeSpan, Anthem, Cigna, ConnectiCare, District 9, EmblemHealth, First Choice Health, Health First, Health Management Administrators, HealthSelect of Texas, Horizon NJ, Intercultural Physicians Network, Kelsey Care, LifeWise, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Medica, Medicare, Meritain, Optum, Oscar Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health Plan, Tricare, Tyson Health Plan, UMR, Ventura County Health Care Plan, and Western Health Advantage.

Does Leslie Wood accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Leslie Wood accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Leslie Wood offer?

Leslie Wood offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

How can I communicate with Leslie Wood?

Leslie Wood can be engaged in any one of three ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, or (3) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Leslie Wood?

Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.