Leslie Mulligan, LCMHC, LCPC

Leslie Mulligan is a licensed clinician who helps people navigate relationship strain, anxiety, mood instability, trauma, and life transitions. She works with individuals ages 14 to 90, couples, families, and groups. Leslie brings 24 years of clinical experience to sessions and speaks English and French.

Her style is warm and direct. She uses present-centered, interactive conversation and practical tools to help clients make changes. Sessions often include conversational work alongside skills and creative practices aimed at improving daily functioning and relationships.

Leslie draws on several approaches to match the person in front of her. Cognitive-behavioral techniques help with patterns of thought and behavior. Attachment-informed and emotionally-focused methods look at how connections and closeness affect well-being. Dialectical strategies add skills for regulating intense emotions and tolerating distress.

Leslie emphasizes a whole-person view that includes body, mind, and life experience. She describes herself as trauma-sensitive and integrates mindfulness, wellness, and art-based tools when helpful. Her prior work included supporting military personnel, first responders, and survivors of sexual trauma.

Clients can expect a candid, nonjudgmental presence that balances compassion with clear goals. The work is collaborative - she helps people identify priorities and practical next steps. To begin, readers can follow the platform’s Start Therapy flow and schedule according to availability.

How Leslie’s approaches translate to online therapy

Leslie uses attachment-informed work and cognitive-behavioral strategies to guide her practice. Attachment-based methods look at how patterns of relating affect intimacy and trust, which can help with relationship and attachment issues. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce anxiety or mood problems.

She also incorporates emotionally-focused elements to address closeness and emotional responsiveness in relationships. These tools help people reconnect with their own needs and with partners when communication or closeness has become strained. Leslie aims to match methods to each person’s goals and preferences through a collaborative process.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This collaborative stance means clients help shape which approaches are emphasized over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment, CBT, and emotionally-focused exercises to remote sessions so people can work on relationships, mood, and coping from their everyday lives.