Leslie Shirkey

Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, LPC, MFTC, NCC

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Leslie Shirkey

Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, LPC, MFTC, NCC

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Available both in-person and online

7025 Tall Oak Drive Suite 120 Colorado Springs, CO 80919

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Let's face it, raising teenagers is hard. No one prepares you for the day to day emotional challenges that come with caring for your teen. I will also tell you a little secret, it's also hard being a teen. Adolescence is a time where teens are figuring out who they are, where they fit in, all while trying to balance raging hormones and the never ending pressure to be someone else. Whether you are the parent struggling to communicate better with your teen, or the teen trying to navigate your burgeoning independence, my hope is to provide a warm space where healing and restoration can begin.

I have experience working with families/couples who experience relational conflict, divorce, remarriage, and who wanted to strengthen their relationship with each other and their child. I also work with teens, women, and older adults who struggle with trauma, past abuse, infertility, life transitions, grief, self-esteem, body image, anxiety, depression, etc.

If you find yourself or your family in need of some help, I get it, it's scary, and you don’t want to just trust anyone. Professionally as an MFT, I understand the complexities of romantic relationships and raising children. Personally, I have been married 20 years and have 2 teens and 1 young adult- I get it, it's hard!

Call or Email Leslie Shirkey now for a free 15 minute consultation - (719) 496-4201

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

7025 Tall Oak Drive

Suite 120

Colorado Springs, CO 80919 map

(719) 496-4201

My website

I offer in-person or virtual appointments on M-W (11:30-4:30) and on Sunday 11:30am-3:30pm

I specialize in Parenting, Self Esteem and Self-Harming

$160 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (719) 496-4201

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

7025 Tall Oak Drive

Suite 120

Colorado Springs, CO 80919 map

(719) 496-4201

My website

I offer in-person or virtual appointments on M-W (11:30-4:30) and on Sunday 11:30am-3:30pm

I specialize in Parenting, Self Esteem and Self-Harming

$160 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $160
Couple Sessions $160
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Wire

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Blue Cross
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Health First Colorado
Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
Medicaid
Medicare
Meritain Health
Optum
Rocky Mountain Health Plans
SelectHealth
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Self pay is $160, I do offer a sliding scale on case by case scenario. Family/Couple 90 min sessions $190. I accept many insurances. Please reach out with any questions and I want to help you to keep therapy affordable.

Leslie Shirkey

Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, LPC, MFTC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 496-4201

Leslie Shirkey

Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, LPC, MFTC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 496-4201

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / MFTC.0014490 Leslie Shirkey

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 3 years

Attended Texas State University , M.A. in Professional Counseling , Graduated 2023

Additional Credentials

License: Licensed Professional Counselor LPC.0023491 / 2026

I went to grad school to receive DUAL licensures: MFT and LPC. Therefore I complete 5,000 training hours vs 2000 for a single license. I completed all hours to upgrade from LPCC to LPC in 1/15/26. MFTC to MFT tentatively will be completed 11/2026.

Leslie Shirkey

Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, LPC, MFTC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 496-4201

Leslie Shirkey

Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, LPC, MFTC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 496-4201

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Parenting
Self Esteem
Self-Harming

Expertise

Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Body Image
Cancer
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Family Conflict
Grief
Infertility
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Stress
Teen Violence
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans
Women's Issues

The hurt you feel typically doesn't develop over night. We'll start by getting to know you and what you want. Next we'll explore your experiences and the impact it has had on you. Over time, we will work to improve your connection with yourself, build emotion regulation skills, increase awareness of your needs, and develop clear communication skills in order to connect with others.

Leslie Shirkey

Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, LPC, MFTC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 496-4201

Leslie Shirkey

Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, LPC, MFTC, NCC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (719) 496-4201

4 Endorsements

Sandi Lynn Forsythe

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EDIT-1, BSP, KAP

Leslie is an exceptional therapist. I have had the pleasure to work with Leslie closely and I am highly impressed by her professionalism and work in the area of marriage and family therapy. Leslie empowers couples and individuals in the therapeutic setting

Amy Lowell

Counselor, MA, LPC

Leslie is an incredibly warm and compassionate therapist. She has the ability to connect easily with others and understands the struggles of being a teenager and raising teenagers. I highly recommend her services!

Emily Christensen

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA

Leslie is a strong advocate for her clients. Her strength-based approach and ability to address clients' specific needs make her a dynamic and holistic counselor.

Whitney Bonds

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd

Leslie is an exceptional counselor for families, individuals, and couples, expertly using Gottman and EFT approaches. Warm, compassionate, thorough, and direct- she creates a safe space for growth, connection, and meaningful change.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Single Parent

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Eclectic
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital
Gottman Method
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused

No two issues and no two clients are the same. As such, we will explore what brought you to therapy and collaborate to find the most appropriate way to help you progress. Therapy may start with processing a trauma, then move to regulate emotions, then attack negative thoughts, and managing triggers. Therapy is a fluid process and you control the pace in which we move.

Leslie Shirkey

Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, LPC, MFTC, NCC