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Leslie Tyus

Therapist Leslie Tyus
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Child or Adolescent,
In network with BlueCross and BlueShield, Out of Pocket, Lucet/New Directions

Introduction

Leslie Tyus earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2013. Leslie began her counseling work in 2011 as a graduate research assistant on a smoking cessation project at the University of Alabama. From 2011 to 2014, she provided counseling to adults seeking support in quitting smoking. While counseling adults through a smoking cessation project, Leslie completed her practicum and internship in 2013 at the Bessemer Cut-off Children's Advocacy Center, doing business as The Clay House. There she began her work advocating for children that were victims of physical and sexual abuse, From 2014 to 2016, Leslie provided counseling to children and their families as an Independent Contract Counselor with the Tuscaloosa Children's Center and J.R. Moore & Associates, LLC. In 2016, Leslie returned to The Clay House as Clinical Director, where she provided clinical supervision, counseling, forensic interviews & consultation, and collaborated with partner agencies to advocate for victims. During the 9 years there, Leslie received training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to support clients in healing from trauma.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LPC #3667 (AL)
  • NCC #339090 (AL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Leslie Tyus accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Out of Pocket
  • Lucet/New Directions

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Half Hour Session $90
  • 45 Minute Session $100
  • 60 Minute Session $110

Locations

Video Office

FAQ

Is Leslie Tyus accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Leslie Tyus is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Leslie Tyus also offers a free consultation.
Does Leslie Tyus offer telehealth appointments? Leslie Tyus does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Leslie Tyus specialize in? Leslie Tyus specializes in the following areas: Abuse Survivors, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Child or Adolescent, Depression, PTSD, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Smoking Cessation, and Trauma.
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