Work with Leslie Sakow - BetterHelp Online Therapist

Leslie is an amazing therapist, who has just the right approach for me as a client. I appreciate her patience, expertise, and thoughtfulness, and highly recommend her for anyone who really wants to make sure s/he, as a client, is being valued, heard, and helped!

Written on Jan 09, 2025 after therapy with Leslie for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Leslie is the first therapist I've ever had that I feel truly understood and heard by. She listens and responds with excellent takeaways and advise on how to handle things, thoughts, and situations. So grateful for her and her expertise and excited to have her in my corner. <3

Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

A very considerate, intelligent therapist. She's able to listen to a situation and a problem and offer useful advice and techniques on how to protect your mental health and how/why that situation garnered the responses it did. Very professional and very good.

Written on Jan 03, 2025 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd

Leslie Sakow is an extraordinary therapist who has been pivotal in my healing journey. Her guidance is not only empathetic but also grounded in practical, effective solutions that are tailored to my specific needs. She goes beyond just listening—Leslie provides tangible resources and actionable strategies that optimize mental health, emotional wellbeing, and even spiritual comfort.

Her ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space has allowed me to explore and address challenges I had previously felt stuck in. Leslie’s deep understanding and thoughtful advice inspire confidence and clarity, making every session meaningful and impactful. I always leave feeling more equipped to navigate life’s complexities and more hopeful about my growth.

I wholeheartedly recommend Leslie Sakow to anyone seeking a therapist who combines compassion with effectiveness, helping clients achieve real, lasting progress in their mental health and overall well-being.

Written on Jan 02, 2025 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Professional, personable, and understanding.

Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

Easy to connect with, Leslie is a wonderful therapist! She listens closely to understand and validate the client, utilizing assistive tools to deepen or further the therapeutic journey. As a repeat client, I highly recommend Leslie Sakow as a therapist.

Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 years on issues concerning self esteem

I adore Leslie! I was nervous about trying therapy and my concerns disappeared within minutes of meeting Leslie. She does an amazing job building a safe space, listens, asks great questions, and is such a helpful guide. Her resources are also extremely helpful and a great fit for the topics we discuss and tackle. Her insights and expertise have made a tremendous impact and it's only been a few weeks!

Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd

She is a great therapist. She listens without judgement and gives me super helpful techniques to practice when I’m having a difficult time.

Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 10 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes

I literally look forward to my session weekly to keep my "off the ledge" and functioning at my best at work!

Written on Aug 05, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and bipolar disorder

In the short time I have talked with Leslie, I have already learned wuite a bit about myself, my actions and my reactions. She is attentive, has great information, and keeps me on my goal path while pushing me forward. I enjoy talking with her very much!

Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management

She's great

Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Awesome!

Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Leslie Sakow, thank you! Even after just one session, she helped me completely change my state of mind and way of thinking. I feel like a whole different person, a better person. Thankyou Leslie for helping me see the positive in the small things and to learn to fall in love with myself again.

Written on Jun 04, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem

I cannot recommend Leslie enough. She has been incredibly helpful in addressing my anxiety and ADHD. She is very understanding and supportive, and has provided me with effective coping mechanisms and strategies to manage my symptoms. I feel like I have made significant progress in my mental health thanks to her guidance and expertise. I am grateful to have found such a skilled and compassionate therapist.

Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Leslie does a great job breaking things down and offering at-home exercises to allow further work after sessions. I’d strongly recommend her to anyone.

Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression

Leslie is awesome! Really listens and offers resources in between appointments.

Written on Feb 22, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Leslie is very kind and compassionate and really listens to your feelings and your thoughts. She never interjects always searching for a solution.

Written on Aug 24, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes

Best therapist ever!

Written on May 08, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

Leslie is a responsive, caring, and thoughtful therapist that always provides a new way to look at a situation. She has helped me realize blind spots and triggers in my mood management and has given me new ways to handle challenging situations. I highly recommend her.

Written on Apr 29, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, and adhd

Lesile is amazing! She provides a safe space to process things & challenges me to see my blind spots. I’m grateful for her support.

Written on Apr 01, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and grief

I was very apprehensive to start therapy, but it has been a positive experience so far. Leslie asks difficult questions at times, but she is very respectful and encouraging. She has also provided helpful resources to use between our sessions.

Written on Mar 25, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and coping with life changes

Wonderful and understanding

Written on Mar 02, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning bipolar disorder, and coaching

Leslie has been a great help on getting me back on track to feeling like myself again. She is kind, gentle and supportive. I genuinely feel like she cares about my wellbeing.

Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Leslie is kind, caring, and supportive. She really hears me and listens. She identifies what my triggers are and how to cope. She gives informational sheets on specific issues you may be dealing with such as grief and self care to assist you when you need it. She is also flexible with scheduling appointments when you literally are in a life changing crisis. I appreciate Leslie and I would not want any other therapist during this time.

Written on Oct 26, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Excellent advice and communication

Written on Oct 23, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Confident trustworthy helpful

Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

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