Leslie
Resident in Counseling, MA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Let's Connect (757) 384-1340 x700
I am currently a resident in counseling and I am accepting new clients in person and virtually. I work with individually with adults and adolescents and couples who have struggled with co-dependency, ADHD, depression, anxiety, work-life balance, couples, trauma, caregivers of and those on the autism spectrum, and first responders. Additionally, I am EMDR trained. I can also provide this for children who have experienced intense difficulty. As a military spouse of 12 years, I also work with military and their family members. I am someone who will go at your pace, show compassion, but gently challenge negative thoughts and behaviors.
I approach counseling with a multi-theoretical approach with person-centered counseling as the focus. This allows for a very in-depth and interpersonal experience. Other approaches include Emotion-Focused therapy, Relational, Adlerian Therapy, Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT), Symbolic-Experiential Family Therapy, Gottman Method, DBT, and EMDR.
It's okay to be where you are - you're unsure where to begin. You're nervous to make the phone call. Starting therapy is a huge step and I am here to help you through this. We will approach your healing at your own pace. Wounds heal from the inside out - and sometimes those wounds are painful. You're not alone. Let's do this together.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Leslie Smith now - (757) 384-1340 x700
Let's Connect (757) 384-1340 x700
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $100
- Couple Sessions $90
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem HealthKeepers
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Sentara Health Plans
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Virginia / 0704017796 Supervised by Melanie Mosbarger (Virginia / 0701008865) Leslie Smith
- Attended Southern New Hampshire University, MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Spirituality
- Emotional Disturbance
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Adlerian
- Child-centered EMDR
- Christian Counseling
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused