- Mindfulness and ACT
- DBT skills focus
- Yoga informed practice
About Lesley
Lesley Poblete-Creech is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 12 years of direct-practice experience. She works with adults and transitional-age youth starting at 16. Lesley helps people facing stress, anxiety, career worries, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, ADHD, and other life transitions. She blends practical skills with mindfulness to help clients manage day-to-day pressures and rebuild a sense of purpose.
Lesley uses short, clear tools in sessions so people can leave with something to try that week. She draws on mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques. She also offers yoga as an additional tool for clients who wish to integrate movement and breath work into their work. Sessions emphasize skill-building, gentle reflection, and action steps that fit into busy lives.
Her background includes facilitating DBT skills groups for young adults and adults, plus DBT-targeted groups for families and couples. Lesley trained as a 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher in 2016 and incorporates breath-based practices to support grounding and present-moment focus. She describes yoga as accessible to everyone and a helpful complement to talk work.
Lesley values an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She aims to support clients in recognizing passions that bring purpose and in taking practical steps toward change. Outside of work she is a first-time dog mom to Teddy, a rescue Shihtzu who reminds her to practice intentional living.
When choosing a therapist, aligning schedules matters. Lesley maintains a full-time role outside of therapy and typically offers weekday evenings after 6:30 pm Central Time on select days, some Saturday daytime slots, and select Sunday evenings after 6:30 pm Central Time.
How theraputic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions that align with those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by shifting attention toward meaningful goals rather than trying to control difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete strategies for noticing and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress; it is useful for people who need structured skills practice.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Lesley works collaboratively to identify which methods best fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She often blends skills and mindfulness work so the plan matches each person's daily life and challenges.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a packed schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports continuing work between appointments through guided exercises, breath practice, and skill-building that translate into everyday routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Lesley help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career concerns, addiction, grief, ADHD, trauma, and related areas such as attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, combining mindfulness, skill practice, and brief reflections. Sessions focus on concrete tools to try between appointments and on identifying values that guide change.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Lesley has 12 years of direct-practice experience, including facilitating DBT skills groups for young adults and adults and offering groups for families and couples.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential, listed as MO LCSW, and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.