Licensed Counselor

Hello and welcome. If you're dealing with feelings of anxiety, depression, or discomfort due to past memories, or if you're navigating through periods of uncertainty, know that you're not alone. I specialize in working with adults, young adults, adolescents, and preteens.

My practice is built on providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where compassion and empathy are at the forefront, enabling us to foster positive changes together.

My clients courageously strive to cultivate a renewed and confident sense of well-being. I approach each session through a trauma-informed lens and am trained in EMDR therapy, which is instrumental in addressing and easing difficult memories. Utilizing client-centered therapy alongside evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and EMDR, I am here to guide and support you on your transformative journey.

My expertise includes addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.

I help clients heal from the painful memories that are weighing them down. I understand that in order to experience transformation, you need a safe place to share your memories with someone who really cares and is concerned about your well-being. I’m here for you. You don’t have to stay silent and carry this all on your own.

Now is not just the best time, but the right time to start experiencing freedom, joy, and confidence.

I encourage you to take the first step today. I look forward to embarking on this journey of change and discovery with you.

Call to schedule a consultation and let’s explore how we can work together to achieve your goals.

Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern

Hi, I'm Lauren, and I'm so glad you're here. As a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, I'm working towards full licensure, which I expect to achieve within the next two years.

I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults presenting with a variety of concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, and life adjustments.

I have had the privilege of working with LGBTQIA+ and varyingly abled individuals, as well as individuals with worldviews and cultural backgrounds differing from my own.

I use a person-centered approach in addition to meeting my clients where they are and choosing interventions that meet their unique needs. 

My interests are equal access to and quality of care, uplifting others' voices and stories, and qualitative research that contributes to bringing about change within the healthcare world. I strive to implement these into my counseling practice.

I offer in-person appointments in New Port Richey, FL, and telehealth appointments for Florida residents.

Feel free to schedule a 15-minute consultation with me to see if we would be a good fit! 

Specialties and Experience:

Top Specialties

1. Anxiety

2. ADHD

3. Autism

Expertise

1. Career counseling

2. Coping skills

3. Grief

4. Life Transitions

5. Relationship Issues

6. Self Esteem

7. Stress

8. LGBTQIA+ Issues

9. Intersectionality

10. Chronic Illness

Client Focus:

Age: adults and young adults

Founder

*Leslie is only taking appointments on Fridays for EMDR intensives at this time*

Hello and welcome,

I'm so glad you’re here. My counseling approach is deeply rooted in understanding family systems, and how your upbringing and early relationships, along with past traumas, play a role in your present life. It's crucial for me to understand what you've been through to see how best I can support you. I employ a trauma-informed perspective, helping you work through the memories that weigh heavily on you. Often, these memories are tied to emotions and feelings that have been suppressed for a long time. While pushing these feelings away might have once served as a survival tactic, it might not be as effective now, often casting a shadow that follows you day by day. I get it—I've been there myself.

When you're ready to start the healing process, I'll be right here, ready to start on this journey with you. My aim is for you to feel whole, grounded, and connected. By integrating inner child work and cutting-edge neuroscience, we explore your autonomic nervous system and strive for lasting neurological changes through a somatic-based therapy model known as EMDR therapy. EMDR stands on the forefront of brain science, helping to deeply process memories and emotions, facilitating the healing of trauma.

You can learn more about EMDR therapy and its benefits here: EMDR Explained

Clinical Focus:

- Anxiety

- Relationship challenges within friendships, family, and intimate connections

- Depression

- Empty Nest Syndrome

- Trauma, including intergenerational patterns

- Postpartum depression and trauma

- Perinatal and postnatal issues

- Parenting challenges

- Mother-daughter relationship difficulties and trauma

- Career and vocational challenges

- Grieving and loss

- PTSD

- Chronic health issues

Finding the Right Therapist-Client Fit:

Choosing the right therapist is crucial. I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to explore whether we might be a good match. It takes bravery to seek help, and I see it as a privilege to accompany you on your path to healing and change, empowering you to fulfill your hopes and dreams.

Remember, sometimes reaching out and taking someone's hand is the start of a journey. Other times, it's about letting someone else take yours. - Vera Nazrian