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I am 64 year old female and I have been providing therapy for31 years. I received my bachelor's degree in English and waited about 10 years before returning to get my Master's in Social Work. Just prior to grad school, I received a grant and started and ran a Sexual Assault/Abuse hotline and concurrent prevention program in the schools. I then completed school and worked at a mental health center for 2 years, whereupon I received my state license. I have worked in a variety of settings from my office, schools, courts, probation/police/jail offices, and hospitals, as well as receiving referrals from those sources as well as doctors, ministers, child care workers and others. I practice in a small town so have been involved in many community programs, some of which are geared to mental health. I love to work with people, hence my practice and community involvement. I believe the most important aspect of a counseling relationship to be that of building trust and rapport, as making change is often anxiety producing and needs much support and encouragement. I stay present with my clients, building that safe space to address underlying feelings and fears, and utilizing various techniques including mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques to move past obstacles. I have retained some clients that have continued to see me for over 10 years, on and off, as their lives have changed and other struggles presented themselves. My belief is that the relationship built with a client is an opportunity and a privilege; a client opening up about their lives is of tremendous significance and I handle each of those relationships with care. My goal is to help clients find that peace of mind and joy that eludes them when underlying issues cloud their view.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Cancer, Codependency, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Guilt and Shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues
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Leslie is very helpful and knowledgeable.
Written on Feb 06, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 4 years and 8 months on issues concerning grief
She has helped me in so many ways in only 2 weeks. She listens and gives great advice and things to work on.
Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Leslie is a very patient and understanding therapist. She listens to me and she provides me with quality, relevant feedback which tells me she is genuinley paying attention and listening to my troubles or thoughts. I feel comfortable talking to her about what I feel I need to share. She makes her clients feel safe and comfortable. She is professional and I have seen a lot of great positive progress.
Written on Apr 05, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coa
Leslie is very thoughtful and genuine. She understood my concerns and helped me realize safe pathways in an organized manner of achieving my goals.
Written on Feb 25, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Right away had a comfortable vibe. Made me think of things differently, and it was refreshing to view my situation from a different angle, which really helped. Highly recommend!
Written on Feb 15, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks
Leslie is absolutely the best therapist I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. She has helped me learn how to better cope with things I’m going through then I’ve ever been able to before. I genuinely feel as though she cares about me and respects me. I could not recommend her more.
Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is an incredible honest individual that utilizes an unbiased opinion to really a certain the things you want to get out of talking to someone i feel like I can truly open myself up & prior to this I was scared to initiate any form of counseling/ therapy because of past negative experiences.
Written on Jan 06, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Leslie is like a ray of sunshine on my darkest days. I typically communicate with her via a chat or text and the way she composes her messages always feels extremely calming and soothing. I have had days where I feel extremely anxious and Leslie has been able to untangle me and I have left our discussions feeling lighter.
Written on Dec 27, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
LESLIE ROCKS!
I have had the extreme benefit of having Leslie as my Therapist... for 3 years now!
She has been so astute in her Professional input on each and every issue I originally came to her with!
Her insights and knowledge concerning the Family Issues I was dealing with... made things so much easier to understand, deal with, fix and GREATLY IMPROVE ON!
Our Family Dynamics are now 10x better today because of Leslie's Support, Talented Guidance & Professional Perspectives!
Thank You Leslie...
You're The BEST!
Written on Dec 12, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 2 years and 10 months
Leslie truly does care about my well being and tries doing everything in her power to help me move through my struggles. She has definitely been a main support system for me. I appreciate her in many ways.
Written on Aug 26, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Leslie has been absolutely phenomenal! I was one of those people who never believed in counseling however after the short 2 weeks we have chatted my life has taken a turn for the better and my eyes have been opened. I just love her.
Written on Aug 05, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Leslie is a wonderful therapist who is sways listening intently and giving great feedback that is very applicable to my daily life. I’m very thankful to have Leslie.
Written on Aug 03, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
She is excellent
Written on Jul 18, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Leslie is so genuine, thoughtful and understanding. She has helped to guide me through many personal struggles in a way that makes me feel that she really cares! I look forward to my calls with her every week. She is respectful, trustworthy and patient. Highly recommend!
Written on Jun 25, 2020 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Leslie has been an absolute game changer for me, in terms of having a long term counseling experience with someone who now knows me well and whom I trust. I've found BetterHelp to be fantastic for me in terms of 'riding the waves' of life. Even when I'm not in need of advice or support she still checks in on me. Absolutely invaluable service and I'd recommend BetterHelp to anyone who wants a versatile and affordable therapy experience on their own terms.
Written on Aug 15, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Leslie is absolutely amazing. She’s always there to listen no matter what. She sends me reminders that she’s here to help me in any way and has given me some effective tools for managing my crippling anxiety. I look forward to continuing our work together.
Written on Apr 21, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
I recommend to anyone needing a kind soul to assist through a difficult time. She is very present and makes sure that you know she’s there for you.
Written on Jan 02, 2019 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Very professional and friendly. I have confidence that Leslie will help me on this journey to a better life. Its nice having a dedicated professional who understands my concerns and is available when I need support.
Written on Nov 28, 2018 after therapy with Leslie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Leslie is good at listening and is very nonjudgmental. Her suggestions are helpful. She is also flexible with different time-zones. I have had a good experience with her.
Written on Oct 24, 2018 after therapy with Leslie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Very patient, supportive, and understanding. Truly touches me to meet a lady that cares so much.
Written on Sep 12, 2018 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem
I cannot imagine how I would have been able to function for the last few months without Leslie's support. PTSD, depression and anxiety have been the issues she has helped me with.
Written on Sep 06, 2018 after therapy with Leslie for 8 months on issues concerning depression, grief, sleeping, and self esteem
Leslie is an amazing counselor and has helped me through some of the most stressful periods of my life. She is always a kind voice to help me through my difficult emotions. I would recommend her to anyone, her suggestions and guidance have changed my life.
Written on Aug 15, 2018 after therapy with Leslie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related, eating, and self esteem
Leslie is a wonderful and caring counsellor who's reliable and somehow we've managed to create a good bond over the Internet. I feel that's vital in this kind of thing and I'm new to therapy.
Written on Jul 02, 2018 after therapy with Leslie for 1 year on issues concerning addictions, relationship, grief, sleeping, parenting, and self esteem
She's helped me with a very difficult time in my life. A few times shown me another point of view. I'm enjoying this experience.
Written on Jun 17, 2018 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, eating, and self esteem
Leslie is a wonderful counselor. She invests her time and expertise with care. She is a wonderful listener and provides meaningful feedback.
Written on Apr 09, 2018 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, and self esteem
Leslie is incredibly easy to talk to and has wonderful advice. She responds quickly, and will check up on you if she hasn't heard from you in a few days. She has helped me in many aspects of my life in only a few short weeks and I am so grateful for that. I've always disliked the idea of therapy, but I feel like having the flexibility of online counseling makes it so much easier, and Leslie has been amazing.
Written on Mar 29, 2018 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship
Leslie takes my concerns into account, listens to them, and makes great suggestions. She hears me and helps me make strides forward.
Written on Jan 18, 2018 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, parenting, self esteem, and anger
Leslie has been so helpful with my issues, and she reaches out to me regularly. I have been to traditional therapy many times, and this platform is amazing. I would recommend Leslie to anyone without hesitation.
Written on Jan 04, 2018 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Leslie is caring and very helpful. She came into my life just in time.
Written on Jan 03, 2018 after therapy with Leslie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, grief, eating, and self esteem
Leslie is a wonderful therapist.
Written on Dec 27, 2017 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, eating, and self esteem
Leslie was a great help to me through a very challenging time. I'd never considered counseling before, and her support through BetterHelp was exactly what I needed - thank you!
Written on Nov 28, 2017 after therapy with Leslie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, grief, and intimacy-related
I appreciate how Leslie thoughtfully builds a knowledge base about me and my concerns. And as much as I value a listening ear, I appreciate how she shares analogies and frameworks for seeing my reactions from a new perspective.
Written on Aug 15, 2017 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship, family, grief, eating, and self esteem
Leslie has helped me to see the positive when I was drowning in the negative. I will look for help and guidance again I'm sure.
Written on Aug 01, 2017 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks
I am pleased with the counseling I am receiving from Leslie. She has good suggestions and strategies for coping with my situation. I would recommend her to friends.
Written on Jul 24, 2017 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning eating, and parenting
Very caring and understanding. Listens to issues without judgement and tries to fully understand.
Written on Jul 16, 2017 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
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