Dr. Leslie Bottoms

(she/her)

LPC, 16 years of experience
Authentic
Empowering
Intelligent

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.

Get to know me

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

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.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My strengths as a therapist include teaching skills to overcome past traumas and current difficulties in your wellness.

Specialties

Top specialties
Other specialties

Anger Management

Depression

I identify as

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Offers in-person in 1011 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, 310

Virtual

My treatment methods

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

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.

, 135 ratings

10 ratings with written reviews

March 6, 2026

Dr. Bottoms is absolutely amazing. It's like talking to an enlightened Auntie! Thank you for always being so empowering, warm, and direct (because I definitely need all of these!) Can't wait for our future sessions!

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 2 with Dr.

January 13, 2026

She doesn’t just listen.. she understands. She meets me exactly where I am, every single time, and somehow turns my tangled thoughts into something that actually makes sense. She creates a space that feels safe in a way I didn’t even know I needed. She never judges, never rushes me, and always knows when to challenge me and when to just let me breathe. I am never going to another therapist, because I already have the best one there is!

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 6 with Dr.

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!

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 5 with Dr.