Leslie Mulligan, LCMHC, LCPC

Leslie Mulligan, LCMHC, LCPC, focuses on helping people find steadiness during rocky times. She works with adults and older teens on mood ups and downs, relationship and intimacy struggles, grief, stress, and issues tied to health or career. Leslie speaks English and French and practices in Maine with 24 years of experience.

Her style is warm, direct, and interactive. Sessions are present-centered and practical. She uses a mix of talk, mindfulness, creative tools, and body-aware methods to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping.

Leslie has experience supporting military members, first responders, and others affected by combat and sexual trauma, and she has worked with trauma and abuse recovery for a decade. She also addresses chronic pain, illness, and life-stage challenges like aging and bereavement.

Therapy is guided by each person’s goals. Leslie aims to help people clarify what matters, practice useful skills, and increase enjoyment in daily life. Her approach combines cognitive-behavioral ideas with attachment-focused and emotion-centered work.

People who choose her can expect respectful, culturally aware care that attends to mind, body, and spirit. To begin, follow the site steps to match and schedule a session according to availability.

How these approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how relationships shape feelings and behavior. In sessions people look at patterns in close relationships and practice new ways of connecting and setting boundaries, which can help with intimacy and attachment concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the client's experience and goals. The therapist listens with empathy and follows the client's lead, helping them find their own solutions and build confidence.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical experiments to change behavior and mood. CBT tools are often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and comfort level. This is a joint process that may shift over time as priorities change.

Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, like keeping appointments around work or care responsibilities. Since the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking. Online work can allow shorter check-ins, reduced travel, and flexibility in scheduling, while the therapist adapts tools like mindfulness, CBT exercises, and attachment-focused conversation to the virtual setting.