“Every experience we have informs and impacts the next experience we have, no matter how big or small.”
~ Leslie
The fact that you are here means you are considering or are ready to make changes in your life. This is the first step toward the change you desire. I count it an honor that you would consider me to possibly share in this process with you, as I offer guidance and encouragement throughout your journey.
I believe everyone deserves to be supported as they seek to be successful. As a licensed, trained and experienced therapist I am here to guide and support you through your unique, personal journey in identifying, working through and overcoming the challenges which have hindered your progress.
I provide psychotherapy/counseling, coaching, training and consulting. Let’s talk and decide which approach may be best for you and/or your organization.
What is the difference between psychotherapy/counseling and personal development/life coaching?
Psychotherapy is a healing oriented profession which requires a specialized education, training, state license and continuing education to treat mental, emotional and social disorders. It focuses on the past and problems and is deemed a medically necessary service which requires a psychiatric diagnosis from the DSM5 which makes it billable through medical insurance.
Coaching is a personal growth profession that focuses on the present-future and is action and results-oriented where the aim is to partner with clients to enhance their skills, resources and creativity to achieve their personal and professional goals.
“Coaching honors the client as the expert in his/her life and work and believes that every client is creative, resourceful, and whole. Coaches are trained to listen, to observe and to customize their approach to individual client needs. They seek to elicit solutions and strategies from the client…the coach’s job is to provide support to enhance the skills, resources, and creativity that the client already has.”
http://www.coachfederation.org/find-a-coach/what-is-coaching/
Coaching is not for everyone, but it is for those individuals who are ready, willing and committed to create personal change in their life and embrace the coaching process.
Why work with Leslie?
With Leslie’s education, training and/or professional and personal experiences, she is especially equipped to assist her clients in their respective journey toward their ideal of success, wholeness, healthy relationships and happiness.
A coaching relationship with Leslie would include the two of you, two “experts”, coming together to partner on achieving your goal. Though the ICF does not define or require a coach to be an “expert”, Leslie’s expansive skill set is inevitably beneficial to those who partner with her as their coach.
Still not sure which service is right for you?
If you have questions as to which service is best for you or for which service you meet the necessary criteria, you an schedule a brief 10-15 minute phone consultation with Leslie to discuss your options.