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A welcoming, confident woman symbolizing safety, healing, and becoming your best self at Wise Mind Counseling.

Your Truth. Your Voice. Your Healing
Therapy that honors every part of you

Wise Mind Counseling, PLLC

Wise Mind Counseling, PLLC was established in Virginia in September 2023 after observing the increased need for virtual mental health care for Virginians. Our mission is to guide individuals to live their full potential, be present in their experiences, and learn to love the journey of life they are on. 

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You are the expert on your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming obstacles that challenge you. With over 30+ combined years of professional work experience in the mental health field, we have guided individuals in developing mindfulness skills, reducing anxiety, coping with trauma, and developing emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills. we look forward to helping you, too.

Dr. Leslie Bottoms, therapist and founder of Wise Mind Counseling, is dedicated to helping adults heal and grow

Dr. Leslie Bottoms,
LPC, NCC, CEO

In my 16 years as a mental health professional, I've dedicated myself to creating a space where you are the focal point of our therapeutic alliance. My practice is deeply rooted in a person-centered approach, enriched by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). 

Approach

Our focus is you!

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Our role is to serve simply as a guide on your journey. We aim to teach you skills to overcome some of the bumps in the road and turn mountains into pebbles.

Services

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) 

Individual sessions aim to teach distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness using DBT. 

Cognitive Behavioral Informed Therapy

What we do, feel, and think are linked more than we can imagine. We aim to guide you in recognizing and navigating those links to have a happier and more successful life's journey.

How We Work

All services are Virtual/Telehealth Only 

  • Individual/Couples/Family Counseling using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) 

Fees

Out-of-Pocket Rate: $100-$115 per session based on clinician​

(For those without insurance or who prefer not to use insurance; sliding scale available)

Insurance Providers Accepted:

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, EAP: Cigna, EAP: Optum, Humana, Kaiser Mid Atlantic, Kaiser Mid-Atlantic-Medicaid, Optum, United Health/Optum-Medicaid

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If your insurance provider is not listed, please contact us to discuss possible options.

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Wise Mind Counseling, PPLC primarily helps individuals 13+ in Virginia who are struggling with a variety of challenges

CERTIFICATIONS

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Certified Provider badge
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) badge
National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential badge

© 2024-2025 Wise Mind Counseling, PLLC • Leslie Bottoms, LPC, NCC

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