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Hi! My name is Leslie, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana with 8 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy services. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, life changes, self-esteem, codependency, addictions, relationship issues, PTSD, and grief and loss. I have also helped many people who have struggled with the effects of childhood trauma and abusive relationships. I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling in December of 2016, in New Orleans, LA.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I do not believe in stigmatizing labels. I approach therapy from a client-centered perspective: You determine your goals and direction for therapy, and I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I conduct therapy through a strengths-based and solutions-focused lens, and I draw on multiple treatment modalities to help clients achieve their desired goals, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance-and-Commitment Therapy. More specifically, I aim to help clients change their thoughts and perspectives to become more realistic and encouraging, while emphasizing purposeful acceptance and willingness to change. I also utilize interventions from Cognitive Processing Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients process traumatic experiences and manage difficult emotions.
It takes courage to seek help to achieve positive changes and healing for a more fulfilling life. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
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Very understanding and offers help, exercises homework etc. anything I ask for. Very professional
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I feel heard. I feel seen. I feel accepted.
Written on Jan 03, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Very kind and compassionate person who listens and engages very well with me.
Written on Dec 07, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief
Leslie was so amazing and understanding.
Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
She’s kind. Listens. And is a wonderful therapist.
Written on Oct 09, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
This is one of the best decisions I ever made. This is a great program.
Written on Aug 29, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks
During a period when I was grappling with numerous challenges, I took the step of enrolling in therapy. Under Leslie's expert guidance, I found invaluable support that empowered me to reclaim authority over my life, even in the face of overwhelming external pressures.
Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Leslie is a very good listener. Prompt responses. Soft spoken . A Christian women .Her questions and statements are thoughtful and honest . She knows how to gently probe the real issues that need to be dealt with without causing anxiety. She also recommends helpful resources between sessions .I absolutely would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Jul 31, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is kind, intelligent, supportive, and a fantastic listener with great advice and follow-up questions.
Written on Jul 28, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and career difficulties
She’s a great therapist!
Written on Jul 22, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I really like her. She's helped me a lot
Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Leslie's gentle manner makes all the difference.
Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She has helped me immensely with remembering who I am.
Written on Mar 22, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Thank you for helping me through this grief! I'm glad we understand each other. You are helping me grow through this process.
Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
So far I'm really enjoying talking to Leslie. If nothing else just talking to someone who actually listens and isn't absorbed in their own issues (like my friends and family) seems to be helping some. I'm able to get things off my chest without the conversation getting diverted to other topics.
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Leslie has been easy to talk too and a great listener as she is very patient and ready for advice
Written on Jan 20, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
She’s great!
Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Love the better help
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Leslie is amazing, supportive, and very knowledgeable! Highly recommend!!
Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is wonderful and look forward to every appointment
Written on Aug 23, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Very sweet and very good listener
Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Very nice woman with great listening skills.
Written on Jul 13, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Listens and offers great suggestions!
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Leslie is great to work with! She listens to what I talk about and offers advice from an outside perspective without judgment. I can talk to her about things that I wouldn't normally talk to family/friends about, and it's like talking to someone I've known for a long time.
Written on Jun 24, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Great listener and helps with self reflection
Written on Jun 14, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great listener, gives great tips for getting through til the next visit.
Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Always listens and gives good sound advise as well as helpful tools
Written on Apr 15, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Leslie is a fantastic listener! She’s very polite, kind, and understanding of your thoughts. She’s supportive of your ideas and gives good advice on ways to manage your affected areas of improvement.
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
she is absolutely fantastic
Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
Leslie is so sweet. She’s a great listener and asks all the right questions!
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and compassion fatigue
Leslie is an absolute gem! She knows how to relate to her clients in a way that is professional yet still personal. Leslie finds a way to work with her clients to understand their primary concerns and follows up on specific concerns in later sessions.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I'm very pleased, early in the process but feeling very hopeful ☺️
Written on Mar 06, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Leslie is a great listener and overall therapist. I always felt better when I finished a session. She would point out times when I’m too hard on myself and remind me that I deserve the same care I give to everyone else. Great experience.
Written on Feb 26, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Leslie is the absolute best. She is so sweet and thoughtful and really knows how to put you at ease. You just instantly feel comfortable talking to her and know that everything she says comes from a place of compassion and a true desire to help.
Written on Feb 16, 2022 after therapy with Leslie for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and self esteem
Great therapist! Really listens to you and makes you feel heard.
Written on Dec 21, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Leslie was great!
Written on Dec 04, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks
Leslie is a kind and insightful therapist. I feel very supported by her.
Written on Nov 09, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month
Leslie is a great listener and I've really improved with just one session; I know, sounds crazy but the advice she gave me was very helpful!
Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is awesome and listens to understand me!!
Written on Sep 15, 2021 after therapy with Leslie for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
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