I am licensed in California with over 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I work with my clients to make a safe and open environment in which to share thoughts and feelings. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LMFT 37279
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Leslie is soft, understanding, and isn’t a textbook therapist! She genuinely understands and uses her own experiences to relate to others!
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Leslie is w wonderful therapist who is empathetic and kind. She not only walks through concerns with you live but also is really great about helping you practice healthier habits through worksheets throughout the week even when we're not meeting. I've really enjoyed working with Leslie and would recommend her for anyone looking to improve their communication and interpersonal skills!
Written on May 29, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Leslie is considerate and angles to help support people where they are in the moment on things. This supports acceptance of certain things the person may not have thought of.
Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Leslie is truly heaven sent, I have only had 2 session but I feel like I have known her, more importantly feel she has known me, forever. I will stay with her for as long as needed…which is likely forever. That is fine with me. Even when I’m a wreck and hysterical, she can talk me down. I really like her. Thank you, Leslie,,,
Written on Apr 21, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
Very patient person. Good listener. Would definitely recommend!
Written on Apr 05, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Such a great listener and points out the positives in everything. Loved her!
Written on Nov 25, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue