Leslie Dempsey, Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC)

Leslie Dempsey

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Accepting clients
Updated 10 days ago
7 years in practice

I specialize in helping individuals with OCD and neurodivergence navigate life’s challenges while embracing their true selves.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
LGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 4:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 4:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 4:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 4:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Excoriation Disorder (skin picking)
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Trichotillomania (hair pulling)

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Neurodivergent people
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Habit Reversal Training (HVT)
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

$150per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA) – North Carolina
  • Cigna – North Carolina
  • Optum – North Carolina
  • United Health Care – North Carolina
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card

Credentials

Licenses

  • LCMHC

    NCBLCMHC

    14110, North Carolina

  • LCAS

    NCSAPPB

    24381, North Carolina

Education

  • East Carolina University

    MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 2018

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