Andrea Granston Leslie
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida ( LMHC). I received my Masters from Nova Southeastern University. I have been providing counseling and therapeutic services for over twenty years. I serve many diverse populations, from teens working on skills to cope with daily stressors to adults working on life transitions and coping.
I serve many diverse populations, from teens working on skills to cope with daily stressors to adults working on life transitions and coping.
My goal is to provide an individualized approach which is client focused
First session
Our fist session will focus on getting to know each other. Ensuring a warm and comfortable environment of trust is cultivated. Overall concerns will be presented to ensure that appropriate treatment framework and modality are utilized
Strengths
Having worked in the field for over twenty years, the various capacities, individuals and families I have served ,gives me a unique ability to be versatile and dynamic in my practice. Creating an individualized treatment plan, tailored to each person or family ensures objectives are met with fidelity
Ideal clients
I love working with young adults who are having challenges navigating life changes. Providing a safe space for unconditional support and skills building
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is effective in treating a wide range of issues. It is effective in managing various stages and transitions in life. Treatment method is very vast, and includes many strategies to address most treatment concerns
Couples Counseling
This treatment modality provides a safe and structured environment to address and deepen emotional connection
Family Therapy
Many families are able to work through various real-life issues that continue to pose concern. This provides families a safe and supportive environment to effectively address these concerns
Grief Therapy
This is effective in helping individuals who are experiencing effects of loss process these emotions effectively and develop strategies to cope with this difficult life transition
Psychoeducation
This modality is utilized to assist individuals and families to gain more information and more understanding of their mental health condition. Utilized in conjunction with other treatment modalities
Location
Virtual sessions