Leslie McReynolds (she, her)

Are you facing challenges with independence, dealing with isolation, handling the pressures of school, family, and friends, or coping with overwhelming demands? This stage of life is exciting, scary and overwhelming, and your therapy must meet your unique needs. My approach provides a supportive and empowering environment to explore your thoughts and feelings about traumatic stress, redefining relationships with parents, college and career readiness, and post-pandemic isolation.

Are you facing challenges with independence, dealing with isolation, handling the pressures of school, family, and friends, or coping with overwhelming demands? This stage of life is exciting, scary and overwhelming, and your therapy must meet your unique needs. My approach provides a supportive and empowering environment to explore your thoughts and feelings about traumatic stress, redefining relationships with parents, college and career readiness, and post-pandemic isolation.

Chronic conditions can affect your mental, emotional, and financial health. Feelings of anxiety, anger, and fear are common, but they don't have to define you. Together, we can explore healthy coping strategies to build resilience, helping you find balance and peace. ​ Your diagnosis brings unique struggles and emotions, but you are not alone. No matter your background, identity, or circumstances, I am ready to listen, help you find hope, and empower you to find joy again.

The weight of today's stress and the resulting anger, isolation, and distress can be overwhelming. While some anxiety is helpful, constant stress and worry keep us from healthy living. I can provide the space where you feel heard, validated, and understood. Uncertainty can be daunting, but I also believe in the potential for transformation. We will explore your strengths and resilience, build inner peace, and help navigate these challenging times with grace and confidence.

As a lifelong artist and art educator, I have always connected the arts and mental health. I have seen many times how creating and looking at art, music, journaling, and more can help alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and depression. During my counselor training, I utilized these techniques to successfully help my clients with ADHD, trauma, anxiety, family conflicts, and more. My background and creative personality have given me many tools to use with clients beyond talking through issues.

As an existential therapist, I believe we all want to matter. We want to matter to our families and friends, our jobs, and our community. We share universal connections with all humanity, such as wanting our lives to have meaning and purpose, being terrified of loneliness, and running from death. So much of life is suffering and finding the moments of joy that sustain us. My approach is focused on empathy and compassion for the authentic human condition.

I love using sandtray-it's so cool! Sandtray Therapy uses sand, water, and miniature figurines. The client builds a symbolic version of the world using the elements, and I observe from a place of respectful curiosity. The sand is a sacred space for the client to create their stories or express their feeling and thoughts without talking. It can be very powerful and transformative. Due to its nature, it's used a lot with children, but it is just as effective with teens and adults.