Lesley Poblete-Creech, LCSW
Missouri LCSW supporting life transitions
- Evening appointment availability
- Yoga-informed techniques
- Video phone chat messaging
About Lesley Poblete-Creech
Lesley Poblete-Creech is a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri who supports people facing complex life transitions and emotional challenges. With 15 years of experience, she helps clients manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and intimacy concerns, address self-esteem and career questions, and cope with grief, addiction, ADHD, and other life changes. Lesley draws on a culturally responsive, compassionate approach to create a supportive space where clients can explore healing, build resilience, and develop practical skills for everyday life. She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - which reflects advanced training in clinical social work and therapeutic practice.
Her practice blends evidence-informed therapies and mindfulness-based tools to address issues such as social anxiety, communication difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and blended family dynamics. Lesley also integrates yoga-based techniques when helpful; she completed 200-hour certified yoga teacher training in 2016 and offers yoga as an optional tool during sessions to support presence and breath awareness. Outside of her therapy work she is a dog mom to Teddy, a rescue Shih Tzu adopted in July 2020, who inspires a focus on intentional living and being present.
Lesley offers a mix of appointment times to suit working schedules, typically providing evening sessions after 7:00 pm Central Time on Mondays and Tuesdays and after 6:30 pm Central Time on Sundays, along with select Saturday and Sunday morning openings by request. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, aiming to empower each person to find meaningful, sustainable change.
Her practice blends evidence-informed therapies and mindfulness-based tools to address issues such as social anxiety, communication difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and blended family dynamics. Lesley also integrates yoga-based techniques when helpful; she completed 200-hour certified yoga teacher training in 2016 and offers yoga as an optional tool during sessions to support presence and breath awareness. Outside of her therapy work she is a dog mom to Teddy, a rescue Shih Tzu adopted in July 2020, who inspires a focus on intentional living and being present.
Lesley offers a mix of appointment times to suit working schedules, typically providing evening sessions after 7:00 pm Central Time on Mondays and Tuesdays and after 6:30 pm Central Time on Sundays, along with select Saturday and Sunday morning openings by request. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, aiming to empower each person to find meaningful, sustainable change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lesley Poblete-Creech have?
Lesley Poblete-Creech has 15 years of experience working in clinical social work and psychotherapy.
Is Lesley Poblete-Creech a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is registered in Missouri as MO LCSW 2021015968.
In which languages does Lesley Poblete-Creech provide therapy?
Lesley provides therapy in English.
Where is Lesley Poblete-Creech located?
Lesley is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Lesley Poblete-Creech as my therapist?
You can work with Lesley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lesley Poblete-Creech work with international clients?
Lesley Poblete-Creech does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lesley Poblete-Creech cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Lesley draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and take meaningful action toward what matters - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change reactions and behaviors, which can be helpful for depression, anxiety, sleep concerns, and managing addictive behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lesley works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so interventions align with a client’s life circumstances and priorities.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or work, schedule appointments during evenings or weekends, and continue care consistently when life is unpredictable.
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