Leslie has been feeling depressed for a number of weeks. She thinks she may need to see a therapist to help her overcome her depression, but she doesn't want to see anyone who is going to dwell on her childhood and try to work through any problems she experienced years ago. She wants to see someone who will focus on direct treatment of her current symptoms. In this example, which type of therapy does Leslie want to avoid?

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Leslie wants to avoid insight therapy, which involves exploring past experiences and emotions to gain insight into current problems.

Leslie Has Been Feeling Depressed for a Number of Weeks