Leslie Caulder-Richardson, LCMHC
North Carolina · 8 years in practice
Leslie Caulder-Richardson is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, trauma and grief.
License and registration
- LCMHC, North Carolina
- 13480 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1013429547 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Leslie
Leslie Caulder-Richardson is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, trauma and grief. She focuses on practical ways to manage overwhelming feelings and make small changes that matter. Leslie writes and talks in a plain, steady way so people feel heard and understood.
Her style is warm and non-judgmental. Sessions tend to be conversations about what is happening now and what can help next.
Background and approach
She combines listening with concrete tools you can try between appointments. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier moods, and better day-to-day coping. Leslie draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness practices.
She also uses client-centered and solution-focused methods depending on what the person needs. Together these approaches help with symptoms, habits, and the tough decisions that follow major life changes. Her practice includes support for people dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, blended family stresses, and the emotional impact of chronic illness or cancer.
She also addresses issues related to intimacy, kink and alternative sexual cultures in a respectful way. Leslie has eight years of counseling experience and practices in North Carolina as an LCMHC. She aims to help people build coping skills, strengthen communication, and find steadier footing after loss or trauma.
Her sessions focus on what feels manageable and useful in everyday life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Leslie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Leslie names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, then trying small experiments to change them; it often helps with anxiety, mood issues, and coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness, which can support trauma recovery and stress management.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and try methods that fit your goals and comfort level. You can give feedback as you go and adjust the plan if something does not feel helpful.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let you have a full conversation and work with techniques that need face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for brief updates, processing between sessions, or when you prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule while still using ACT, CBT, or mindfulness tools.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Leslie help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and grief, plus related concerns like attachment, body image, and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and non-judgmental with a balance of listening and practical tools. Sessions are conversational and focused on what helps between meetings.
What is her background in counseling?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
Where is Leslie based and what are her credentials?
Leslie practices in North Carolina and holds the LCMHC credential listed as NC LCMHC.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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