Wise Mind Counseling, PLLC
Wise Mind Counseling, PLLC was started in Virginia in September 2023 after seeing a growing need for virtual mental health support. Our goal is to help people live their best lives, stay present in the moment, and learn to appreciate their personal journey.
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We believe that you are the expert of your own story. You already have strengths inside you, we’re here to help you recognize them and use them to get through life’s challenges.
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With over 30 years of combined experience, our team helps individuals build mindfulness skills, manage anxiety, work through trauma, and improve emotional control and coping skills.
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We’re here to support you every step of the way as you grow, heal, and move forward.

Dr. Leslie Bottoms
LPC, NCC, CEO
I am Dr. Leslie. In my 19 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 group practice is deeply rooted in a person-centered approach, enriched by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
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We are currently accepting new patients for our waitlist. If you are interested in services, please submit your information and we will reach out when an opening becomes available.
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
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Individual/Couples/Family Counseling using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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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
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