Lesley Bartick

Lesley Bartick, LCSW, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or life changes. She focuses on concerns such as depression, relationship struggles, and issues common to women. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at practical steps people can use right away.

With 15 years of experience, Lesley emphasizes listening first and then building simple plans that fit daily life. She helps clients clarify what matters to them, improve communication, and handle difficult moments like separation, caregiving strain, or postpartum adjustment. Sessions tend to focus on small, manageable goals rather than broad promises.

Lesley draws on a few evidence-informed approaches to guide work in session. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and act toward their values, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns, and client-centered techniques that prioritize each person's perspective. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also show up when they fit the client's needs.

People reach out for help with immigration-related stress, family conflict, infidelity, or finding life purpose. She also supports those dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder and pregnancy or childbirth concerns. Lesley aims to make therapy practical and relatable so clients can apply what they learn between visits.

Lesley is licensed in Florida as an LCSW. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients use the site's Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts while choosing actions that align with their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and when life changes make decisions feel unclear.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of interpreting situations. It is often practical for anxiety, depression, and managing stress in daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's own perspective and pace, with the therapist following the client’s lead to build trust and clarity. This approach supports work on self-esteem and relationship communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what the client finds most helpful. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to personal needs.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into busy routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so clients can use breaks more effectively. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered work to an online setting to keep sessions focused and practical.