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Dr. Leslie Bio
Dr. Leslie Seppinni is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) and a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) with 18 years of experience specializing in Cognitive Behavioral therapy. Based on her own journey overcoming adversity and her extensive clinical experience and education, Dr. Leslie’s "Excuse Free™ Living" philosophy focuses on “The 4 C’s:Curiosity, Conviction, Courage and Commitment.” Dr. Leslie’s background as a psychotherapist and Crisis Intervention Specialist enables her to provide unique insight on a wide spectrum of psychological, lifestyle, and breaking news topics. She often appears on shows such as “CBS Evening News with Katie Couric,” “Inside Edition,” CNN’s “Nancy Grace,” “The Insider,” “Fox News.com”, CNBC’s “The Call,” and numerous regional outlets throughout the country to give mental health insight on anything from relationships to managing stress in the work place. In addition, she is regularly quoted in popular publications including the Associated Press, Forbes, Newsweek, BusinessWeek.com, WallStreetJournal.com, USA Weekend, Washington Post, The New York Times, Self, More, Parents and In Touch Weekly. A distinguished public speaker, Dr. Leslie shares her Excuse Free™ philosophy with people looking to create positive change in their lives. She is often a featured speaker for organizations such as Figure Skating in Harlem, a program that provides young girls with vital educational and recreational opportunities that promote self-worth, physical well being, and academic achievement; and Bottomless Closet, a NYC-based program that assists women striving for self-sufficiency. Most recently, Dr. Leslie addressed the New York State Bar Association regarding how to stay motivated in harsh economic times and reduce employment stress. Dr. Leslie has held staff privileges at UCLA Medical Center (Neuro-Psychiatric Institute), Santa Monica Hospital, Sherman Oaks Hospital and Mission Community Hospital, among others. She also assisted the LAPD and FBI by providing expert negotiation and intervention. Dr. Leslie holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Ryokan College, a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern California (USC) and a Bachelor in Sociology from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Leslie is bicoastal from Los Angeles to New York, and loves her dog, Moet. |
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