EMDR Therapist in Tampa & New Port Richey
Healing with EMDR Therapy in Hillsborough & Pasco County
Hi, I'm Leslie, an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant dedicated to helping individuals heal and reconnect with their true selves. Using the transformative power of EMDR therapy, I create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences, release emotional blocks, and find clarity and balance in your life.
I believe everyone has the strength to heal and grow—sometimes, all it takes is the right support to uncover it. Together, we’ll address the root causes of your challenges, reprocess painful memories, and build resilience. Through EMDR’s mind-body techniques, you’ll gain practical tools to reduce emotional distress and experience lasting change.
Healing can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. I’ll walk alongside you every step of the way, empowering you to create a renewed sense of self and a life of peace and strength.
My Journey
My journey to healing began during some of the most challenging times of my life. I’ve faced the heartbreak of losing my parents, navigated a divorce, managed ongoing health struggles, and started over in a new state. Saying goodbye to my children as they left the nest and starting again after profound losses taught me that healing is about more than just enduring—it’s about truly nurturing every part of ourselves.
Healing requires us to face our pain, honor our past, and reconnect with our inner resilience.
This realization led me to study trauma-focused therapy, including EMDR, which has transformed not only my own life but the lives of so many I’ve worked with. Now, I dedicate my life to guiding others through their own healing journeys, helping them process their pain, rediscover their strength, and create a life filled with clarity and peace.
What to Expect in Healing with EMDR Therapy
Healing is a journey, and I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way. In our sessions, you can expect a compassionate, non-judgmental space where your story, emotions, and goals are honored. Together, we’ll use EMDR therapy to uncover and process the root causes of the challenges you’re facing, helping you release the pain that’s been holding you back.
Whether you’re here to heal from past trauma, reduce anxiety, or reconnect with your sense of self, my role is to provide the tools, guidance, and encouragement you need to move forward with confidence and clarity. You don’t have to do this alone—I’m here to help you every step of the way.
Expertise, Credentials, & Clinical Philosophy
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An Approved Consultant is a clinician who has moved beyond standard certification to be vetted by the EMDR International Association to train and supervise other licensed therapists. This ensures the practice operates at the highest clinical standard, remaining deeply rooted in the latest advancements in neuroscience and trauma recovery.
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Polyvagal Theory to help clients understand the state of their autonomic nervous system. By identifying whether the body is stuck in a "fight-or-flight" response or a state of "shutdown," somatic tools are used to bring the nervous system back to a place of safety. This stabilization is essential before beginning deep EMDR processing.
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EMDR therapy goes beyond traditional talk therapy by targeting the way the brain stores distressing memories. By utilizing bilateral stimulation, the practice helps the brain’s natural healing mechanism—the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) system—to "file away" past trauma so it no longer triggers an intense emotional or physical response in the present.
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Yes. The clinical approach is based on the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, which has been validated by over 30 years of peer-reviewed research. This model is recognized by major global organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), as a top-tier intervention for trauma and PTSD recovery.
Healing Trauma with EMDR Therapy:
Real Patient Stories of Transformation
Healing Trauma with EMDR Therapy: Real Patient Stories of Transformation
Ready to transcend your patterns?
Whether you have questions about my services, want to book a session, or are curious if EMDR therapy is right for you, I’m here to help guide you on your journey.