- Mindfulness techniques
- DBT skills groups
- Yoga-informed tools
About Lesley
Lesley Poblete-Creech is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 12 years of direct practice experience. She has worked with transitional-age clients starting at 16 and adults 18 and older. Lesley supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, career questions, and coping with life changes.
Her approach blends practical skills with mindfulness. Lesley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered techniques. She has led DBT skills groups for young adults and adults, and has run DBT-informed groups aimed at families and couples.
Lesley also completed a 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher program in 2016 and sometimes integrates simple yoga-based breathing and movement into sessions as a tool for mindfulness and grounding. She describes yoga as accessible to anyone and notes breath work as a central practice.
Her experience includes work with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting strain, and caregiver stress. Additional focus areas listed are adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, blended family concerns, chronic pain or illness, codependency, and communication problems.
Lesley notes she balances this work with a full-time role outside of therapy. She typically offers some evening weekday appointments, select Saturday daytime slots, and occasional Sunday evening times. Prospective clients are asked to confirm appointment options before booking.
How her approaches translate to remote work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when career direction or life purpose feels unclear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and is useful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts interfere with daily life.Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. Lesley treats the choice of approach as collaborative and adjusts techniques to match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than using one fixed method.
The practical benefits of doing therapy remotely include fitting sessions around work or family schedules and reducing travel time. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to attend evening or weekend slots, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid needing to be on camera for every meeting depending on the format offered. Licensed professionals and therapists commonly use these options to help fit support into everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she support?
She supports stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem issues, career questions, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and grief, among other concerns listed in her profile.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and client-centered methods to teach practical skills and clarify values without promising a specific outcome.
What is her clinical experience?
She has 12 years of direct practice experience, including work with transitional-age clients starting at 16 and adults 18 and older, plus facilitating DBT skills groups.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MO LCSW, practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify formats and options can change.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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