About Leslie
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 66189), I’ve spent more than 10 years working side by side with first responders, having the privilege to learn their stories. In my practice, I focus on first responders as well as their families. This can include a focus on the individual-their strengths, their struggles and their overall health and mental wellness, and also a focus on the role of the system-family, friends, work or community with a common goal to create support for success.
My practice
As a therapist, I approach situations with curiosity and compassion. I work in collaboration with clients to find the best path forward and support them on their journeys. Even if that journey seems challenging, I believe it's never too late to start moving forward. My work focuses on the effects of trauma in the life of a first responder-everything from major critical incidents to that feeling you wish you had done something different on that last call. Like a puzzle, we look to put pieces together to help things make sense. I often incorporate EMDR to facilitate this process with a goal of growth and healing.