And I can hear previous clients groan as I type this – and sometimes the thing that is hardest to learn to do is to do nothing... to just sit with the discomfort. But it could also be laughing, sighing, note taking, deciding and strategizing. I provide therapy for individuals and couples who are looking for change through a warm, engaged, and challenging process.

I might not help you find the answers you want, but I will help you find answers that create new opportunities for growth and clarity.

I show up with accurate empathic understanding, unconditional positive regard, and congruence.

I work with people who are high achieving and/or have challenges with perfectionism.  People who have come to an impasse or a place of stuckness where the old patterns of behavior are no longer serving them. Many people are dissatisfied with living a life that lacks alignment and authenticity, trying to fit the mold of outside expectations.  I help people reach a space of clarity and understanding through exploring patterns of thinking, dismantling faulty belief systems, and bringing awareness to hidden emotions.

I help people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, life transitions, stress, grief and loss, and relationship challenges.  My theoretical scope includes but is not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, mindfulness, solution- focused therapy, and strength-based approaches.

I work with clients of all faith backgrounds.  As a practicing Christian with 15 years of experience in ministry, I am skilled in using Christian beliefs and spiritual practices in the therapy space as a part of the healing process, if requested.

Rather than eliminating or actively avoiding the causes of pain, fear, and discomfort, it is crucial that we ask why we’re avoiding the things that make us human. When we ignore the physical and cognitive messages our bodies communicate to us, we risk neglecting what our bodies need to heal and thrive, and we deny ourselves the opportunity to succeed and live a meaningful life.

I help clients who feel angry, frustrated, afraid, or hopeless about their present circumstances or chronic stressors. I take great care in providing space for those who are willing to explore and process what keeps them up at night or weighs them down day by day. You do not have to know exactly what is wrong to find healing in therapy. Together we can achieve greater understanding of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. 

As a queer, multiracial counselor, I practice therapy from a culturally sensitive, identity-affirmative lens to create and foster a safe therapeutic environment wherein clients can act, feel, and be their authentic selves. I enjoy helping individuals who are a part of marginalized communities and those who have intersecting identities including but not limited to queer and transgender individuals and mixed race persons. 

I strive to create and foster a collaborative counseling relationship built on trust, openness, and authenticity. Depending on your needs, our work together may focus on personal growth, self-exploration, goal-setting, and strengthening resilience. I provide individual psychotherapy for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem, and suicidal ideation.

I prioritize the importance of taking care of one’s body, mind, and spirit by striving for balance among all areas of wellness (social, physical, occupational), as well as by building resilience and practicing mindfulness to feel more connected with the here and now. 

Leslie works with queer-identified and marginalized individuals concerning discovery of one’s gender identity, sexual identity, and empowerment to create one’s own narrative around identity. Leslie is passionate about helping individuals navigate relationship challenges including: fostering healthy relationships through building communication skills, identifying and getting needs met, identifying and changing unhealthy behavior patterns.

Leslie works with clients dealing with symptoms of depression, challenges with graduate studies and dissertation, and emotional dysregulation.

Partnering with you to develop the tools you need to be able to meet life’s challenges, Leslie is honored and excited to help folxs on the journey toward full,
balanced, authentic lives.

Clients come away with increased awareness through applied mindfulness, learned effective coping systems, increased self-esteem and self-concept, and
reduced negative thinking patterns using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Gottman Level I, and Trauma Focused- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT).

As a practitioner, I lead with helping you to gain and increase your insight as to what matters to you and has shaped your identity thus far. I lead with empathy and acknowledgement of your life experiences. As we continue to engage in the therapeutic process, I will support you in identifying current practices and thought patterns that are keeping you from your desired level of peace and help you to adjust them to improve your overall quality of life. 

 I work best with individuals who are motivated to engage in honest reflection and willing to be action-oriented in pursuit of personal peace. I utilize aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools to support individuals with increasing their awareness of current thinking patterns and developing agency to accept or change current thought patterns and practices. 

I work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, navigating life transitions and stressors, and seeking to improve personal confidence and self-esteem. I work with clients of all faith backgrounds. If requested, I am able to incorporate Christian principles in the therapeutic process as well.