My name is Leslie Kay and I’m a professional counselor, licensed in the state of Tennessee. I began serving in the mental health field in 2010, and in 2014 received my MS in clinical mental health counseling. I’ve worked in various clinical settings, including in a community mental health clinic, a rehabilitative correctional facility, an inpatient addiction recovery center, and most recently on a university campus. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, motivational and quality-of-life concerns, attachment wounds, relationship issues, self-esteem and self-confidence, spiritual abuse, developmental/stage-of-life concerns, spiritual/meaning-of-life concerns, identity development and addiction recovery.
I would describe my integrated approach to counseling as being strengths-based and client-centered in nature; including elements of motivational enhancement, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic and attachment theory; and being informed by neurobiology. While I do not have the expertise to describe myself as trauma-focused, I would say that I am trauma-informed, in that I am mindful of the behavioral and neurological impact of developmental trauma.
I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step toward seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Career difficulties, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy
TN LPC 3860
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Leslie is thoughtful, kind, peaceful, and gentle. The exact patient, safe space I have needed to navigate such a hard season of life. She's knowledgeable and makes great recommendations as well. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Leslie is wonderful! She is kind, understanding, and supportive. She knows how you best receive feedback and conveys it in that manner while also helping you dive deeper. This is the first time I have felt truly understood by a therapist and it’s refreshing.
Written on Nov 25, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Leslie has been a fantastic resource for me. She has helped me figure out what is upsetting me or how I'm feeling and thinking about certain things when I really wasn't sure. I greatly appreciate Leslie and am looking forward to continuing my sessions.
Written on Sep 24, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Life changing! She is so kind caring and knowledgeable. I highly recommend both Better help and Leslie!
Written on Aug 27, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Leslie is a great listener, and offered feedback to my concerns. She is calm and empathetic. I thoroughly enjoyed my session with Leslie Kay.
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Leslie is extremely helpful as a therapist in asking questions that help me reframe my problems and take ownership of the solutions. She also finds a ton of very helpful resources like website links and book recommendations — she knows how to tailor her practice to your personality, and I'm a huge reader so she's often sending me things to read that help me understand myself. I've made so much progress since I started therapy with Leslie and I only wish I had tried BetterHelp sooner.
Written on Apr 01, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd