Virginia Leeks
Welcome to Holistic Healing Counseling Services! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with over a decade of experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges. It is very difficult to meet the demands of everyday life when you haven't healed from past trauma and new challenges continue to surface.
I balance compassion with accountability, helping you understand patterns while also guiding you toward healthier choices.
You are probably used to showing up for everyone else, therapy is the one place you can show up for yourself without judgment. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, relationship issues or grief, I am here to help. Together we will form a therapeutic alliance, identify your needs, goals, and work towards healing.
First session
Our first session is all about getting to know each other and beginning to build a foundation of trust. We'll start with brief introductions and then I’ll ask open-ended questions to better understand what’s bringing you to therapy, the challenges you’re currently facing, and what you hope to gain from our work together. From what we discuss, I’ll begin to develop a personalized plan tailored to your goals, and we’ll talk about what our future sessions might look like. Most importantly, this session is a space for you to feel heard, supported, and empowered to begin your journey toward meaningful change.
Strengths
I have developed a client-centered approach to meet clients where they are while challenging them to grow into a better version of themselves. I’m not a “nod and smile” therapist; I’m engaged, present, and invested in helping you create real change. I balance compassion with accountability, helping you understand patterns while also guiding you toward healthier choices. We will work together to identify root causes and specific goals that'll lead to measurable progress.
Ideal clients
Therapy with me is collaborative, and I work best with clients and couples who are ready to take an active role in their healing. You may already know what you want to change, whether that’s a pattern, a relationship, or the way you respond to stress, but feel stuck on how to get there. That’s where I come in. Clients get the most out of our work when they come to sessions ready to bring what’s on their mind: a situation from the week, a feeling they can’t shake, or a goal they’re working toward. You bring the concerns and experiences that matter most to you, and I bring the tools, structure, and clinical guidance to help you move forward. Together, we’ll turn insight into action using evidence-based approaches that fit your goals. I’ll guide the process and gently challenge you when it helps, but you are the expert on your life, and your goals leads the way. Essentially, I work best with individuals and couples who are ready for change but may not know how and that's okay. We'll work together to figure that out!
Origin story
We often normalize symptoms such as anxiety or everyday unhealthy patterns because we don’t have a name for what we’re experiencing. “That’s just how I am” becomes a life sentence. But we can’t change what we can’t see. I became a therapist to help people recognize what they’re carrying, understand it, and gain the tools to change it, so they don’t have to settle for what’s familiar when it’s no longer serving them. I’ve always wanted to help people do more than settle for what’s familiar or comfortable, especially when it’s hurting them or the people they love. In therapy, we’ll put language to what you’re carrying, understand where it comes from, and build the tools to change it. You don’t have to stay who you’ve always been.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts impact your emotions and experiences. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to challenge and replace negative thoughts about yourself, others, and the world around you.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
With DBT, we will identify tools and strategies to help you build your distress tolerance, regulate your emotions, and build healthy coping skills.
Couples Counseling
We will create a supportive space to improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen your relationship. We will break unhealthy patterns, navigate challenges, and help you grow together with intention.
Strength-Based
We will work together to shift from focusing only on problems to acknowledging your inherent strengths, talents, and resources. We will aim to build self-esteem, resilience, and empowerment by leveraging your successes to overcome challenges.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions275 Upper Riverdale Rd, Riverdale, GA 30274, Suite A
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- GeorgiaLicense LPC015194