LPC, 16 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
I use a person-centered approach enriched by Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), emphasizing mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. My goal is to help you manage intense feelings, align with personal goals, and build resilience. Therapy is about harmonizing acceptance and growth, fostering self-compassion, and creating fulfilling relations. Let's embark on this transformative journey together.
In our first session together, we will start with introductions and a brief discussion of aspects of your wellness that are challenging; this helps with developing a treatment plan.
My strengths as a therapist include teaching skills to overcome past traumas and current difficulties in your wellness.
8 ratings with written reviews
July 23, 2025
She is the best therapist i have found! Ive been with her for years and i dont plan on changing her! Shes funny, warm, and challenges my thoughts!
July 1, 2025
The entire time felt genuine. It feels like a good fit.
April 30, 2025
She’s literally the best, most engaging, eye opening therapist I’ve ever had. I’m so grateful for Dr. Bottoms
Dr. Leslie Bottoms offers therapy covered by Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Virginia.
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.