Leslie A Teerlink
LCPC, 14 years of experience
About me
Hi, I’m an LCPC based outside of Springfield, IL. I moved down here from Wisconsin about several years ago. I’ve been practicing trauma informed care about 15 years. My clients are women ready to work through depression, anxiety and PTSD. I hope through our sessions clients find their paths to successfully reach their personal goals. Hopefully, as your therapist you feel supported and heard.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session we will begin getting to know each other. I will be happy to answer any questions about our current and future therapy sessions together. I will take time to go over your intake paperwork and listen to your therapy needs. Therapy is a very personal space and my number one goal is your comfort. You will not be rushed to share information before you are ready. Therapy is a process and very individual. Mostly, a client can expect kindness and respect.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strength is the passion I feel for my work and the respect I feel for each client.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with women who are ready to reclaim their lives. I’m always so impressed by how hard my female clients work. I try to provide a comfortable, non-judgemental environment whether online or in person.
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My treatment methods
Brainspotting
I am a certified Brainspotter. I began using brainspotting 6 years ago. It is a wonderful modality alone or as an adjunct to another therapeutic modality. I like it because it is completely individualized for each client and a basis in attunement.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I was trained in Person-centered therapy in graduate school. It is my base. I like person-centered therapy due to respect for the client’s perspective.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT can be very helpful therapeutically. There is usually an element of CBT in my therapy sessions.
Eclectic
Eclectic probably describes my therapeutic approach the best. Each client is an individual and certain modalities are better for some than others. It’s essential to have more than one modality in your tool box as a therapist.
Location
VirtualLicensed in
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March 3, 2025
This was my first time ever seeking out therapy. The process leading to accepting the idea was challenging and scary. From my first session to the present with Leslie has been nothing but comforting, full of knowledge and understanding, but more importantly, empowering. Therapy, I found out, is not a simple fix but a journey of breaking down and rebuilding. Not so easy as it sounds. Leslie has been there every step of my crises regardless of the topic, she guided me through with the most non-judgmental and compassionate way possible. I am grateful and so very thankful for her expertise and knowledge. People I talk to say it usually takes a few therapist before you find the right one, I feel blessed that this was not the case for me. - Thank you