DR. LESLIE DAVIS
Hello, I'm Dr. Leslie, and here is a little about me...professionally, I am a licensed MFT for over 20 years, specializing in individuals struggling in relationships, whether they be marriage, dating, friendships, families or working colleagues. As a therapist, I help people to figure out how to work through these struggles so that they can have a successful and happy relationship.
I hold a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology, hold a degree in Registered Nursing, and a Certification in Interanalytic Couples and Sex Therapy at UCLA.
My treatment modalities vary depending on my client’s readiness and willingness to grow. I employ a Cognitive-Behavioral approach as well as Psychodynamic techniques to address the relationship challenges. No matter the problem you face, my top priority is the well being of my clients, therefore I provide high quality therapeutic care.
Personally....I enjoy hiking, traveling, concerts, dinner parties with family, friends and love spending time with my husband, three step sons and my kitty Charlie. Life is never dull in our home!
APPROACH
What is my approach to therapy? That is probably one of the more difficult questions to answer, because it depends on my client. If someone comes in and can barely stand up due to grief, I cannot take a strong approach and have them do homework. I would listen, be with them, show them unconditional positive regard and emotionally support them with what they have just gone through.
Conversely, if someone comes in and has been dumped again, has been experiencing low self esteem, has been taken for granted and are ready to work, this is when I practice Cognitive therapy, which will challenge them, refute their distorted thought processes and assign homework.
Concusively, describing my approach is to understand that it is unique and individual, depending on my clients. But one thing is consistent, I listen, support and will always be in your corner from day one.
EDUCATION
PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Ryokan University
M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Phillips Graduate Institute
Registered Nurse, Long Beach City College
B.A., Liberal Studies, California State University, Fullerton
TRAINING
Certification in AACAST-American Association of Couples and Sex Therapy, UCLA
Predoctoral Internship at The Help Group, Culver City
Predoctoral Internship at Step Up On Second, Santa Monica
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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