Leslie Yeargers (she/her)

Couples Counseling

Whether you are wanting to strengthen your relationship or end it well, I strive to listen to what your relationship goals are and work with you collaboratively to help you meet those goals. I work to help your resolve misunderstanding and sort out the emotions you bring to your interactions with each other.

Family Systems

Families take on a life and dynamic of their own. Sometimes a family can be deeply impacted by outside stressors or when a member is struggling. Through deep listening, I help you sort out what's going on in your family and assist in helping you develop resilience and deeper connection.

Eclectic

Every person, couple, and family are unique and therefore require individual approaches. My training includes a variety of theories and techniques ranging from solution-focused, to narrative, to multi-generational family exploration. With couples, I draw for tools and concepts of the Gottman method and Emotion-Focused Therapy. Regardless of technique, I endeavor to deeply listen and use my skills and training to help you achieve your therapeutic goals.

EMDR

I am EMDRIA trained in both EMDR and Flash Technique, both powerful and effective methods for processing trauma. I also use EMDR in a couple setting when appropriate, to help couples move through unresolved traumas that are impacting the relationship. Provided the foundation of the relationship is strong, it can feel supportive and affirming to have your partner witness your trauma healing process.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

I have taken several self-study trainings in IFS and incorporate it into my practice to heal parts of ourselves that have been neglected due to trauma.

LGBTQ Issues

I support the transgender, non-binary, and LGBTQ community with living in the world as their authentic selves. I also work with their families and loved ones to foster deeper connection and understanding of one another.

Gender Identity

Being transgender or non-binary presents a unique set of personal and social challenges. Simply stated, our society has not caught up with what it means to identify as a gender other than the one you were assigned at birth. When a family member transitions, it can put a strain on family dynamics. To that end, I support all family members in the transitioning process to build understanding and deepen familty connection.

Family Conflict

Sometimes the pressures of the world can affect our family relationships. Busy parents may lose touch with their children and children may be stressed by school, peer pressure, and academic and social expectations. This can lead to conflict in the family. I strive to deeply listen to each member to understand your dynamic and shift to healthier relational patterns that foster love and connection.

Relationship / Marriage Issues

Over time, we can lose the connection with our partner that brought us together in the first place. We become emotionally distant and out of touch with each other. By using emotion focused, non-violent communication, and integrative couples and sex therapy, I strive to help you strengthen your connection to each other and deepen your relationship.