Leslie Smith, Psychologist

Leslie Smith

(She/Her/Hers)

Psychologist

Not accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
25 years in practice

I'm an experienced Psychologist, seeing individuals and couples (of all genders).

I'm an experienced Psychologist, seeing individuals and couples (of all genders). Past clients tell me they appreciate my ability to listen warmly but still provide active insight and ideas so they can see problems from a new perspective and consider their options for change. I graduated from Duke and got my Ph.D. from Boston University. I recently moved to NC from Washington, DC. where I practiced for 20 years. I am certified in several forms of Couples Therapy, including EFT, Gottman and Relational. I can be particularly helpful to individuals with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and chronic medical issues.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender Woman
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
closed
Tue
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Infertility
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Personal Growth
  • Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

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

Special groups

  • Adult children of alcoholics

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Relationship Enhancement Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Location

  • Leslie Smith, Ph.D.

    Office Building

    108 Providence Road #7Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Step-free entry

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$140 — $150per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Paypal

Credentials

Licenses

  • PSYPACT Provider

    Mobility number: 6995

  • Licensed Psychologist

    North Carolina Board of Psychology

    5531, North Carolina

  • Clinical Psychologist

    0810002668, Virginia

Certificates

  • Certified EFT Therapist

    International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy

    This is the second highest of 4 levels of certification.

  • Level 2 Gottman Training

    Gottman Institute

    This is the second of 3 levels of a Couples Therapy approach.

  • Relational Couples Therapy

    Institute for Comtemporary Psychotherapy and Psychonalysis

    1 Year intensive Bi-weekly Training and Supervision in Couples Therapy

  • Certified Discernment Counselor

    The Doherty Relationship Insitute, LLC

    50+ hour training in Discernment Counseling, a structured short-term approach to help couples in which one partner is considering divorce work to arrive at an informed and cooperative decision about whether to enter intensive couples therapy or to separate.

Education

  • Duke University

    BS (Bachelor of Science), 1977

    Major in Psychology and Zoology with Honors

  • Boston University

    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 1982

    Clinical Psychology including Internship and Fellowship in Harvard teaching hospitals.