Therapist profile
Lesley Poblete-Creech, LCSW
Missouri
LCSW - Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
Continue with LesleyWhere Lesley stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Missouri / 2021015968
- NPI
- 1831384080
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
About
- DBT skills groups
- ACT and CBT approaches
- Yoga informed techniques
About Lesley
Lesley Poblete-Creech is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 12 years of direct practice experience. She has worked with transitional age youth beginning at 16 and with adults 18 and older. Lesley assists people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, career concerns, coping with life changes, and codependency-related patterns.
Her approach combines evidence-based therapies and practical skills. Lesley uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and client-centered methods. She has also facilitated DBT skills groups for young adults and adults and led DBT skills groups tailored to families and couples.
In addition to psychotherapy skills, Lesley completed a 200-hour Certified Yoga Teacher training in 2016. She offers yoga as an additional tool during therapy appointments to teach breath work and present-moment focus. She emphasizes simple practices that most people can try, with attention to breathing and awareness.
Lesley mentions life outside work matters to therapeutic life. She is a first-time dog mom to Teddy, a rescue Shih Tzu, and notes small daily routines can support intentional living and being present. She prefers practical steps clients can use between sessions.
For scheduling, Lesley notes she maintains a full-time role outside this service. Typical openings tend to be weekday evenings after 6:30 pm CT on select Monday through Thursday nights, some Saturday morning/daytime slots, and select Sunday evenings after 6:30 pm CT. Patients should confirm current session options before booking.
Background and approach: Lesley aims to help people build skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and setting boundaries. Sessions often include mindfulness exercises, behavior-focused strategies from CBT, and DBT skills practice. She frames therapy as collaborative and concrete, focusing on manageable changes and real-world coping tools.
How sessions work
How Lesley blends therapy approaches for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and committing to small actions that align with those values. It helps when someone feels stuck or unsure what matters most in relationships or work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is common for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be useful for intense emotional reactions or repeated relationship conflicts.Choosing an approach is often a process. Lesley will work together with the client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision can change as the client learns what techniques feel most useful in day-to-day life.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also let a person join sessions without needing to arrange a long commute. Licensed professionals and therapists commonly use a mix of discussion, skills practice, and brief mindfulness or breathing exercises during remote appointments to keep work practical and applicable to daily life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can she help with people-pleasing and boundary issues?
Yes. Lesley uses DBT and ACT techniques to help people notice patterns and practice setting boundaries in everyday life.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She works in a straightforward, skills-focused way that combines mindfulness, CBT, DBT, and client-centered methods to build practical tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Lesley has 12 years of direct practice experience working with transitional age youth and adults.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
Lesley does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used for appointments?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.