Leslie Ellwood

Leslie Ellwood is a genuine, calm, and kind counseling professional who welcomes anyone taking a step toward improved mental health. She approaches her work with integrity, caring, and compassion, and she believes in the potential for goodness in every person.

Leslie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, license PC002117, and she also holds certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling at the University of Pittsburgh.

With 12 years of clinical experience, Leslie uses an eclectic, client-focused approach that she adapts to each individual’s needs. Her work draws on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy.

She places strong emphasis on mental relaxation skills and can coach clients in progressive relaxation, guided imagery, and deep breathing. Leslie also supports the use of physical exercise as a complementary method to calm the mind and support the body.

Leslie works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, depression, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coaching goals. She is available to listen, guide, and support clients as they pursue greater well-being.