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Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 118 ratings

Leslie Stover

LCSW, 6 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Open-minded
Virtual
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About me

Is life overwhelming for you and you are not sure how to deal with it? Is your past impacting how you are functioning in your daily life? Have you found yourself in need of someone with whom you can talk without feeling judged? I am passionate about assisting each individual with developing their strengths and effective coping skills to promote a healthier lifestyle. My name is Leslie Stover, I am a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina. I am a proud graduate of Howard University's Social Work program. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and family issues. With 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients improve their lives and overcome challenging moments. I believe that you are the expert on your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

After our first session, you can expect to feel more confident, calm, and ready to make progress toward your individual objectives. I truly believe that you have the most profound understanding of yourself, and my job is to support you, offer gentle guidance, and collaborate with you to establish sustainable transformations in your life. My therapy sessions occur in a compassionate, inviting, and unjudgemental setting.

The treatment methods and tools I utilize

When addressing a task or obstacle, my approach involves a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. I believe in being honest and clear in my approach.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My strengths are essential to my mission of assisting individuals to live purposeful life regardless of their experiences. I am compassionate, optimistic, and genuinely invested in people's improvement. I approach every situation with an open-minded outlook, working collaboratively with individuals to help them identify their strengths.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem

Other specialties

Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Peer Relationships
School Issues

I identify as

Black / African American
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

North Carolina
South Carolina

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
AvMed
Cash - $100 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
NC State Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 118 ratings

7 ratings with written reviews

June 6, 2025

I appreciate Leslie listening and offering solutions or approaches to my current difficulties. I did not feel judged during our session, which allowed me to lower my defenses. The environment felt open and productive.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Leslie

June 3, 2025

I felt very comfortable & free to be myself!!! I’m glad I chose her… So easy to communicate with & she is very detailed!

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with Leslie

May 30, 2025

I wish I could select more of what I found in her. She was kind & caring. She left me believing that I could actually accomplsh my goals with her help. I am very thankful for her.

Verified client, age 65+

Review shared after session 1 with Leslie