Lesley Poblete-Creech, LCSW | Therapist in Missouri

Mindfulness based
DBT skills experience
Yoga integrated

About Lesley

Lesley Poblete-Creech is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 12 years of direct practice experience. She works with adults and transitional-age young people on stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem, career questions, grief, addiction concerns, and codependency. Lesley also supports people coping with life changes, parenting strains, and trauma-related difficulties.

Her sessions are practical and down-to-earth. She draws on mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques. Lesley uses short exercises, breathing practices, and simple tools you can try between appointments.

Lesley has led DBT skills groups for young adults and adults, and has experience running DBT skills groups designed for families and couples. She completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2016 and offers yoga as an additional tool when appropriate, focusing on breath and present-moment awareness.

Her approach is collaborative and respectful. She helps people identify goals, notice patterns that get in the way, and practice new ways of coping. Lesley encourages small, manageable steps toward clearer values and greater day-to-day purpose.

Outside work she is a dog owner and often references simple, intentional habits that support mental health. To begin, readers can use the site Start Therapy button to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability.

How Lesley Uses ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward what matters. It helps people stuck by worry or avoidance move toward meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away, which can reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lesley will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily routines to decide which methods to try first. She often blends elements so sessions match what a person needs in the moment rather than using only one technique.

The original biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm which session types are available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue work on skills between sessions and to practice mindfulness or breathing exercises in real life as they arise.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Dependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness JealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lesley help with?

She supports adults and transitional-age young people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, career struggles, grief, addictions, codependency, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and collaborative, using brief exercises, breath work, and skills practice to help clients try new coping strategies between sessions.

What is her professional background?

Lesley has 12 years of experience as a direct practice social worker and has facilitated DBT skills groups for young adults and adults.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds an LCSW in Missouri and practices within that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's listed availability.

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