I offer individual counseling for girls and boys, family counseling, and parent coaching.
Specializations:
o Anxiety & stress
o Behavioral issues
o School challenges
o Friendships & relationships
o Life transitions, self-esteem
o ADHD
o OCD
o Selective Mutism
o SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
How Nurture & Bloom Counseling can help kids & teens:
o Develop coping strategies
o Provide a safe space to express and learn about feelings
o Build confidence
o Improve relationships
o Gain self-awareness
o Analyze and change negative thought patterns & behaviors
o Improve communication skills
o Develop resilience
How Nurture & Bloom Counseling can help parents & schools:
o Develop and facilitate roundtable chats for groups of parents and schools about mental health topics
o Develop strategies for parents to communicate with their children on a developmentally appropriate level
o Work with parents to develop metrics to track progress
o Support parents, schools, and learning specialists to develop plans (IEP, 504, safety) for student success academically, behaviorally, and emotionally.
About Leslie
Leslie is an LPC-MHSP (#6445) who specializes in working with kids, teens, & parents. Leslie is trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). Leslie supports individuals with ADHD, OCD, Selective Mutism, anxiety, big emotions, life transitions, relationships, and a variety of other symptoms seen at home and/or school.
In addition, she is a former teacher (middle school & high school) who has extensive knowledge in accommodations, tools, and strategies to support students and teachers in the classroom.
Leslie is a graduate of Auburn University (War Eagle!) graduating Cum Laude in Secondary Education and received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University. Leslie also holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Trevecca Nazarene University.
Leslie does not currently accept insurance.
Location: Green Hills at the corner of Hobbs Rd. & Hillsboro Rd.
Phone: 615-200-7818