I am so glad you are here. My name is Leslie, and I would be honored to walk alongside as you discover different pieces of yourself; the pieces that are longing for healing and may feel unknown, as well as the pieces that make you uniquely who you are. I would love to celebrate your accomplishments, encourage you to be courageous, and sit with you during the darkest moments when hardship comes. My motivation as a therapist comes from my deep desire to provide a secure and safe relationship which enables you to share your vulnerabilities and experience increasing emotional safety. I believe this creates an environment where you can learn how to regulate your emotions, and in turn, experience increased emotional safety in other areas of your life. I believe that growing in these areas can diminish insecurities and allow space for you to flourish in the ways you have been created to grow.
I enjoy working with teenagers, adults, and those struggling with any life transitions. I have experience working in the world of child welfare, with at-risk youth, and with the homeless population, all of which have come with stories of complex trauma and severe attachment wounding. My therapeutic approach is holistic in nature. I believe that the body, brain, and nervous system are very connected to our emotional health and well-being. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Internal Family Systems Theory, and am an Adoption Competent Therapist. I love using expressive arts in session as a modality to convey emotions and experiences that lie beneath the surface that sometimes we do not have the words to communicate. I am Christian and am able to provide care in this area and am honored to work with clients of all religions and backgrounds.
Just for fun: I have a large passion for creating ceramic art in my spare time, love being outdoors in the sun with my dog exploring nature, and I enjoy using my creative side in many ways!
You are not alone in your journey and I would love to get to know you and work with you during this time in your life.
Check out my website, Redwood Counseling, with the link below:
https://www.redwood-counseling.com/
Registered Clinical Social Work Intern means that Leslie has completed her Master's degree and is a credible counselor, registered with the state of Florida, and working toward licensure.
To contact Leslie directly, please email her at [email protected] or call 407-960-3330
B.S. in Social Work, University of Central Florida
MSW in Social Work, University of Central Florida
Registered Clinical Social Work Intern, ISW 15864
The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) Florida Crisis Response Team Certified