Hi I’m Leslie,
Thank you for taking a moment to visit my site. My primary therapeutic goal is to support individuals in their journey towards healthy and sustainable growth, including resolution of any past trauma. Often when faced with change or difficulty, people may feel anxious not knowing what to expect, how to plan or they may fear a potential outcome. I enjoy providing space to be curious, explore factors in life contributing to these feelings and help individuals develop skills to help manage this distress. By learning how our past and current stressors impact our lives, we can learn about ourselves and grow.
I draw on DBT, Schema Therapy, CBT, EMDR , creative and expressive arts based modalities to assist clients in resolving past trauma and developing new skills to handle life’s challenges, as appropriate to client needs. I honor the uniqueness of individuals and value of our diversity.
Growth and change can be difficult. My hopes are that through providing a supportive and non-judgmental space, I can assist the people that I work with in overcoming challenges and reaching their goals
Hi I’m Laurel;
I appreciate you spending a few minutes on my page! I have been working for many years with youth and young adults, building communication skills, reducing feelings of overwhelm and distress, building resiliency skills and assisting with identity development.
The world we live in can feel very uncertain and I know how important it is to process experiences and build on strength. I want to help young people feel confident, be able to articulate their needs and find their best self. This is a time when we are developing our coping skills/behaviors and learning how to access them in times of despair. Healing from prior wounds is also important as past trauma can play a huge role in how we engage in our daily lives.
I use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), narrative therapy and psychotherapy to do this work with my clients, and a good fit is also important as trust is so important in a therapeutic relationship. I use a person-centered, nonjudgmental approach to therapy, drawing on and enhancing peoples’ strengths and exploring growth opportunities together.
Figuring out how to be one’s most authentic self on this planet is hard work. I am deeply committed to helping young people do this in a safe environment. If you or someone you know feels like they could use a little help, I would love to connect!
About the name…
As a therapist, I really love supporting clients’ move through challenging times and finding those ah ha moments! So for me, Insight as a name made a lot of sense.
Insight is a foundational step of counseling that can bring understanding, compassion, letting go and generating positive change in our lives. Without insight, any intentional change would be impossible. Many people start their counseling journey wanting to understand their experiences and move past feelings of anxiety, trauma, depression, self-doubt, guilt and shame related to our lived experiences. Learning about the impact of these events helps us take what we need from our past and move forward with more clarity and intentionality. Counseling can provide a safe place for exploration and learning new skills to assist you moving forward in life.
Services at Insight are holistic. We cannot understand ourselves without understanding the many factors that influence us. At Insight, clients are encouraged to explore their relationships, routines, environments, physical health, nutrition and values in their therapy process. In addition, I like to incorporate elements of neuroscience to help us understand some of the ways our brains work that can impact our responses.
Mindfulness and somatic based approaches are also incorporated to help manage trauma responses and gain understanding of our nervous system and neurological processes that impact our reactions in daily life.
Lastly, Gorge comes from the beautiful region of the Columbia River Gorge, that is the home base for this practice. We are a telehealth only practice as of June 01, 2024