I’m so glad that I was matched with Ms. Leslie. She’s such a sweet, caring, and understanding person. She’s very honest and will tell you what you need to hear and not what you want to hear, which is what I respect about her the most.
Leslie Morris, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Leslie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Leslie. View 8 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New Jersey
Recent reviews
Leslie is genuinely concerned with my issues and is incredibly intuitive. An amazing person.
More about Leslie
- 30 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Hello,
My name is Leslie Morris, and I am a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey. First, please do not rely on the weekly schedule on this site as the determining factor. I am pretty flexible and can schedule in accordance with your needs. It's best to set your time with me rather than what you see on the scheduler,
I have worked with or on behalf of teenagers my entire career. I have worked with pregnant and parenting teenagers, runaways, high school dropouts, sexually abused teens, teens seeking their biological parents (adoption), girls involved in prostitution, homeless teens, and teens involved in severe family conflicts that have warranted removal from the home either to a foster or group home situation.
I have also worked with young adults transitioning from college to the "real world" and seeking guidance and direction. I have worked with couples embroiled in marital conflict and adults with a history of childhood trauma. My mantra is that healing begins when one connects current behaviors and choices to childhood experiences, including trauma.
I have excellent credentials. I received my bachelor's degree from Simmons College in Boston, my master's degree in clinical social work from Boston College, and my master's degree in public health in maternal and child health from the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill. My second master's degree provides another framework in which to view and help my clients.
I assess, diagnose, and develop a treatment plan for my clients. I do not subscribe to the belief that "one size fits all," meaning recommended treatment approaches apply to all clients with a specific diagnosis. While I review and incorporate best practices in my work with clients, I tailor the treatment plan based on the client's current level of functioning - cognitively, socially, mentally, emotionally, and within the context of their cultural, social, and racial experiences. I tend to be more frank than subtle in verbal exchanges with clients, a quality that clients appreciate, as evident in reviews and feedback on this platform and in other venues where I have worked.
While I answer text messages, I prefer video chat for regularly scheduled sessions where I can see you and, therefore, more accurately assess what is happening at any given time. I am open to phone chat if video chat fails for some reason, but my preference is video chat. I DO NOT engage in text messaging as a primary mode of therapy. If you prefer to use text messaging as a primary mode of treatment, I would not be a good match.
If you choose to work with me, I am excited to begin your journey with you!
Specialties
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Depression
Stress
Anxiety
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Leslie Morris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104118363.
- LCSW · New Jersey · 44SC04706200 · Expires August 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Leslie Morris
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I’m so glad that I was matched with Ms. Leslie. She’s such a sweet, caring, and understanding person. She’s very honest and will tell you what you need to hear and not what you want to hear, which is what I respect about her the most.
Leslie is genuinely concerned with my issues and is incredibly intuitive. An amazing person.
Love Leslie! And have recommended her and the Betterhelp platform to several people
I can't recommend Leslie Morris as a counselor enough. Her guidance and support helped me to realize things that were effecting me, that I was not fully aware of. She helped me think about what was going on in my life and in my relationships, and showed me how I can work toward improvement. This counseling helped me further my relationship with my partner, think about how the changes of Covid-19 effect us, and work toward being better at communicating. Leslie is effective at breaking things down, getting to the source of an issue, and making sure that you understand why or how you are feeling and being impacted. Sometimes it might be difficult to face, but allowing yourself to do the work with Leslie's support, can really change things. It has been invaluable for me, and I'm so grateful for finding the motivation to sign up for counseling and work with Leslie.
Counselor Leslie really helped in the last few months with my issues. She is very considerate and made me feel comfortable from day one. Her advice has always turned out to be helpful . I would definitely recommend her to other people looking for a counselor.
She is really great. Checks in with me, available and overall been a really great help during a hard time.
Leslie is an amazing counselor. Although this is a business, she actually cares. She doesn’t share what we WANT to hear. She shares the right advice even if it is hard to swallow. She can see right through my personality more than I can sometimes and I’m so grateful to have her as my counselor. She has been playing a pivotal role in my life. She is honest and has a commendable standard of integrity. She has been giving me a good perspective of looking at things and I’m embracing it. She does not have the sessions just for the sake of it. There is always an action plan. She also goes back to her notes and if she analyses and sees something else that she may have uncovered about our conversation, she will message me about it along with helpful articles . She is very dedicated and hard working. I have a lot of respect for her. Trust me, I would not share all this if I did not mean it.
Leslie is amazing. Just a few weeks and she has helped me so much. I can't thank her enough. I leave our sessions feeling inspired, confident, and motivated. I am a first-time mom overcoming PPD and this has allowed me to take care of my baby work full time and work on becoming a better me!
Frequently asked questions
Does Leslie Morris offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Leslie Morris works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Leslie Morris speak?
Leslie Morris speaks English.
How many years of experience does Leslie Morris have?
Leslie Morris has 30 years of experience.
Where is Leslie Morris licensed to practice?
Leslie Morris is licensed to practice in New Jersey.
Does Leslie Morris accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Leslie Morris does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Leslie Morris offer?
Leslie Morris offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Leslie Morris?
Leslie Morris can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Leslie Morris?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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