Meet your therapist

Nice to meet you!

Iโ€™m Lesley Washington

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

โญ About Lesley

Hello! I currently reside in Illinois though I grew up in Virginia and love the mountain views! Supporting children and families through lifeโ€™s challenges is something that is close to my heart both personally and professionally. I believe in meeting clients where they are and creating a safe, welcoming space where they feel heard and understood. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, focused on helping individuals and families build resilience, heal, and grow together.

๐Ÿ™‚ Style

  • Compassionate, Authentic, Solution-Focused

๐Ÿ‘ Fun facts about Lesley

  • Favorite hobbies/activities๐Ÿ 
    I love to redo the rooms in my home! Move furniture, design, paint, etc.

  • A surprising fact ๐Ÿ˜ฎ
    I was born in England.

  • Favorite sport โšฝ๏ธ
    Soccer

๐Ÿ“š Specialities

  • ADHD/ Inattention, Adjustment, Anxiety, Coparenting Conflict, Depression, Developmental disabilities, Divorce / Transition, Grief + Loss, Identity Development, Gender Questioning, LGBTQIA+ Issues, OCD, Parent-Child Conflict, PTSD, School Issues, Self-Harm, Separation Anxiety, Sleep Issues, Sibling Conflict, Social Skills Training, Substance Use, Trauma.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Solution Focused

  • Strength-Based Therapy

๐Ÿค Works with

  • Ages 5-17+ and parents.

๐ŸŽ“ Credentials

  • Available in IL

  • M.A. Professional Counseling, Liberty University