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Leslie Strekel

Therapist(she/her)
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Raised to prioritize the needs of others above my own, deeply influenced by my mother’s own upbringing, I spent decades placing others’ needs ahead of my own as a buffer against my own fears. However, in 2021-2022, faced with one of the most challenging periods of my life, I underwent a transformation and began to find my path forward. I was led to realize that healing doesn't mean fixing oneself but rather rediscovering lost parts. For we are never broken, yet only stuck.

My approach to therapy

Through a combination of somatic and mindset practices, I will help you embark on a healing journey that is uniquely yours, understand your roots, and consciously take steps toward letting go and healing from the past.

What you can expect from me

This process leads to building a strong and resilient future—a narrative no longer dictated by past trauma or stress, but characterized by peace, love, and joy in the present moment.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Warm, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Saint Joseph College
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Connecticut)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Anger management, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Gestalt, Codependency Behavioral, Strength-Based, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Attachment Based, Humanistic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    19 Halls Road Ste 212
    Old Lyme, CT 06371