I am licensed in Illinois and Missouri with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
MO LPC 2024010513
IL LCPC 180.014249
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She is very nice to talk to and understanding. Also she doesn’t just focus on one thing. She is always trying to make sure she is looking for the best results.
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
A great listener and well versed on healthy coping strategies
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Investing into my mental health has been the best decision I’ve made for myself. Leslie is a great therapist and has helped me so much in learning how to improve things I’ve struggled with for YEARS. Couldn’t recommend a better decision to do for yourself.
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Leslie is amazing! I've had other therapists that I could tell weren't really listening or they just weren't a great fit. But Leslie makes it very obvious that she's paying full attention and wants to help you. I didn't feel like I was just another patient on her list, I felt like she remembered our discussions even after not seeing her for a long time. She's good at telling you things you need to hear without crossing a line of being rude. I'd definitely recommend her!
Written on Jul 11, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I look forward to my sessions with Leslie and always feel better after. I couldn't recommend her more
Written on Jun 27, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I’ve been in therapy with Leslie since May and already I can see how helpful having her as a therapist has helped me. She understands what my strengths, weakness and goals are. I appreciate having someone who understands me and comes from a non judgmental place. Wish I had started earlier with Leslie!
Written on Oct 06, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd