- Mindfulness informed
- DBT skills group leader
- Yoga-informed tools
About Lesley
Lesley Poblete-Creech is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Missouri who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and life changes. She works with adults and transitional-age youth, and supports concerns like grief, depression, ADHD, addiction, parenting strain, and coping with chronic illness. Lesley uses straightforward tools so people can feel steadier in day-to-day life.
She brings 12 years of direct practice experience. Her approach blends mindfulness, cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, and dialectical behavior skills. Sessions focus on practical steps - noticing patterns, trying small behavior changes, and practicing skills between meetings.
Lesley also has experience leading DBT skills groups for young adults and for families and couples. She completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2016 and sometimes offers simple breath and movement practices as an extra tool during sessions to help with grounding and awareness.
Her work includes supporting people living with health challenges who need ways to manage pain, fatigue, or the emotional strain of long-term conditions. Lesley aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through feelings and set realistic goals for daily life.
Outside of therapy she is a first-time dog mom and enjoys the small rituals that help keep days intentional. She offers some evening and weekend appointments to fit around work and family schedules.
She brings 12 years of direct practice experience. Her approach blends mindfulness, cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, and dialectical behavior skills. Sessions focus on practical steps - noticing patterns, trying small behavior changes, and practicing skills between meetings.
Lesley also has experience leading DBT skills groups for young adults and for families and couples. She completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2016 and sometimes offers simple breath and movement practices as an extra tool during sessions to help with grounding and awareness.
Her work includes supporting people living with health challenges who need ways to manage pain, fatigue, or the emotional strain of long-term conditions. Lesley aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through feelings and set realistic goals for daily life.
Outside of therapy she is a first-time dog mom and enjoys the small rituals that help keep days intentional. She offers some evening and weekend appointments to fit around work and family schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic health issues. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so clients can find their own solutions; it suits people who need a supportive, collaborative space. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with sleep, anxiety, and mood challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lesley works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and everyday life. She combines elements from different approaches when that makes sense and checks in often to adjust the plan.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, let people join from their usual routines, and allow shorter check-ins when that is helpful. It also supports continuing skill practice between meetings. Ask about specific scheduling times and the session structure when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lesley commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, career concerns, grief, depression, ADHD, parenting strain, and coping with chronic pain or illness.
How would you describe Lesley’s therapy style?
Her style is practical and down-to-earth, mixing mindfulness and skills practice with goal-focused work. Sessions emphasize small, doable changes and in-the-moment coping techniques.
What is her professional background and experience?
Lesley is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of direct practice experience working with transitional-age youth and adults.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW in Missouri and lists Missouri as her location for practice.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.