Leslie Reed Shields

About Us

My psychotherapy practice is informed by formal training in contemplative and psychodynamic therapies, valuing health and wellness. My framework is a natural outcome of my own ongoing therapeutic work and developing spiritual practice, allowing me to more fluently move between the spiritual language of love and compassion and the psychological language of emotional distress and resiliency. The focus is on the here and now, understanding that your early developmental experiences affect your present feelings, mood, and behavior, often masking your natural capacity for well-being. Those experiencing life changes, challenges, transitions, such as loss and grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, work-related issues would benefit. , Individual, Couples, Family Therapy to those experiencing challenging life events wishing to restore a wholeness that is life affirming. Supervision: Clinicians are introduced to a Contemplative Model; trusting our inner knowing in service of our clients, unleashing hope and creativity, essential for individual growth, where its wisdom is at the heart of all emotional healing. , Working contemplatively, we uncover these patterns of behavior and beliefs that interfere with personal and professional growth, making room for continuous self-reflection, deepening awareness, and the development of stronger, more sustaining connections. A successful therapeutic experience ensures a genuine collaboration between client and therapist where new understanding can emerge.