Work with Leslie McRae (LCSW, BCD) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

After years of searching, Leslie is the best therapist I have ever had. He brings such positivity and care to every conversation, listens deeply to my concerns, and helps me to engage with aspects of my inner dialogue I had not recognized before. I feel like I exit every session refreshed and with new discoveries about what I should do to make improvements in my life. Leslie also has such an easy-going nature, and it’s a real joy to speak to him each week. He’s a natural at this, and you won’t regret working with him! (For LGBTQ+ patients, Leslie also brings a wealth of experience and compassion. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough!)

Written on Dec 14, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Leslie is kind, insightful and has been a tremendous help to me.

Written on Jan 25, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, and self esteem

A fantastic listener with sage like advise that makes me feel as if I'm really understood. A great healer.

Written on Dec 20, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 3 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief

Great therapist who is kind and very knowledgeable.

Written on Jul 29, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes

his wisdom is priceless always accurate

Written on May 26, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 4 years and 4 months

Leslie McRae is an incredibly experienced and empathic therapist. I recommend Leslie without reservation.

Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes

Les is very patient and supportive.

I would highly recommend him.

Written on Sep 09, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 3 years and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

Les was very helpful in getting me through my post divorce anxiety and supporting my decisions with scientific facts. He was very knowledgeable in the area of narcissism and helped me to stay ahead of my exes next moves while helping me to prepare for the unforeseen. I will use him again when I need help in this area!

Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

Les is a seasoned, intelligent and patient therapist. What more could one ask for?

Written on Aug 06, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, career difficulties, and adhd

My counselor is great!

Written on Dec 16, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Les is kind, nonjudgmental, and very experienced. I would recommend him to anyone seeking therapy on this platform. He chooses to do sessions by telephone (not through other face-to-face tele-therapy options). However, this worked well for me.

Written on Dec 14, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

He is empathetic, caring, and someone who really tries to make suggestions and recommendations to help improve one's quality of life

Written on Nov 20, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Such an understanding person. I am so grateful to have him as my therapist!

Written on Oct 18, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Les helps normalize my feelings when I'm experiencing anxiety. He makes me feel safe and heard. He's helped me grow and has guided me through some of my most difficult times. I'm very grateful for him and this platform which makes therapy super easy for me.

Written on Aug 10, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Les is calm, well balanced in his feedback and he really helps.

Written on Jun 03, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks

Les is a kind and empathetic therapist who earned my trust quite quickly. He is an amazing listener, and he quickly became a positive, affirming presence in my life. He is nonjudgmental and has been supportive in my journey through anxiety, gender dysphoria, trauma, and more. I recommend him and am fond of him as a person as well.

Written on May 12, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 7 months

Les is a wonderful. He has helped me make a path so that I can find my way to recovery.

Written on Feb 06, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks

I can tell that Les really understands the crux of the matter, and is clear. He also has a way of "normalizing" certain experiences and feelings, which takes the heat out of them almost immediately.

Written on Jan 06, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

Les is an incredible therapist. He somehow has the idea to pinpoint the things I don't understand about myself and help open up new ideas and solutions that would greatly help anyone who requests his advice.

Written on Dec 30, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 5 months

Excellent counselor.

Written on Nov 15, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 9 months

Les makes me very comfortable, he gives me practical, non-judgemental advice, and he is very flexible in scheduling. I am extremely happy to work with Les, and he has helped with my struggle to remain sober.

Written on Jul 31, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Really appreciate the insight Les provides.

Written on Jul 22, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Les is great!

Written on Jun 29, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Les is awesome. We have a lot in common so he really gets where I'm coming from. He's very responsive and makes himself available when needed. He respects my comfort if I'm not ready to talk about something. I definitely recommend working with him!

Written on May 28, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Les has been wonderful. He listens, and has offered strategic advice on how to tackle some relationship problems I've been facing. I've felt so much better talking to him and coming up with a plan versus burdening my friends and family with the things I've been going through. This is only my 2nd time going to therapy regularly, and I've definitely seen an improvement in my outlook and mood since talking to Les.

Written on Mar 19, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching

Les is a truly wonderful therapist, and I feel so lucky to have found him. He is attentive, patient, promptly responsive, and talented in assisting you to navigate your issue(s) without making the decision for you. He has insightful advice and is empathetic and supportive every step of the way. Highly recommend.

Written on Mar 19, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months

Les is very understanding and easy to talk to. I felt immediately felt very comfortable with him and appreciate his practical and gentle manner.

Written on Mar 10, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and career difficulties

Les is a great counselor. He was able to help me through all my concerns and responds promptly. I would highly recommend him as a counselor.

Written on Jan 30, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 4 weeks

Les is a great listener and has really helped me to learn about myself and grow in the past few months. He helped me to face the reasons behind my actions and address underlying issues that I hadn't realized previously. He also really helped me in learning to care for and being kind to myself. He's been great! :)

Written on Jan 11, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues

Les is very friendly and helpful. I always get a reply from him in a timely manner.

Written on Oct 18, 2018 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks

Les is an extremely intelligent & insightful individual. I greatly appreciate his expertise and look forward to continuing the work that we are doing very much.

Written on Oct 01, 2018 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

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