HEALING ART COUNSELING
A space to explore, connect & grow.
Therapy for children, teens & young adults in Reston, VA
Therapy starts with curiosity.
EVERY HEALING JOURNEY IS UNIQUE
Becca approaches counseling with curiosity, warmth and an understanding that our thoughts, emotions, relationships and bodies are deeply connected.
Whether through thoughtful conversation, play or movement, counseling is a space to better understand yourself, build meaningful connections and discover ways of moving through life that feel more authentically you.
If you’re still curious, perhaps…
Supportive options for you and/or your child
Sometimes play says what words can't.
Children learn about their world, both inner and outer worlds through play. CCPT is a non-directive mode of counseling where children experience unconditional acceptance of all their emotions - giving them life skills beyond emotional management tools.
Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)
It can be HARD to be a teen today. From the demands of school and extracurriculars to the state of the world teens are growing up in and the ever-present world wide web, teens have a lot on their plates growing up in the Northern Virginia area. If your teen is struggling, maybe a counseling connection could help.
Teens
Blending a person-centered perspective, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools, child centered play therapy (CCPT) and unconditional positive regard, hopefully we can both identify the impact of your past and assist in more effective functioning in your day to day.
Young Adults & Adults
We integrate a variety of somatic experiences, including and not limited to investigating the physical impact of our emotions, as well as trauma center trauma sensitive yoga*
*Certification in progress
Somatic Practices
Meet Becca
Hi, I'm Becca Leslie, LPC.
I believe some of the most meaningful work in therapy happens when you feel comfortable enough to be fully yourself.
My approach is warm, curious and relational. I work with children, teens and young adults to better understand themselves, navigate difficult experiences and build more meaningful relationships with themselves and others.
I'm especially interested in the connection between mind and body, and my work draws from Child-Centered Play Therapy, DBT, relational and person-centered approaches, mindfulness, and my background as a yoga teacher.
And while therapy can involve difficult things, I also believe there's room for humor, creativity, play and being human along the way.
When I'm not working, I'm usually happiest outside hiking, camping, climbing, swimming paddleboarding or reading and attempting to pet every dog (and cat!) I meet.
What we can explore together
Therapy can help with a wide range of challenges and life experiences. Here are some of the areas we might work on together.
Trauma & PTSD
Depression
Emotional Regulation
Self-Harm
Relationships
Identity & Self-Esteem
ADHD & Autism
Anxiety
Healing isn't only about what's happening in your head
MIND + BODY
Our emotions and experiences live in our bodies, too. Sometimes talking helps us understand what's happening and sometimes movement, breath and body awareness can help us experience it differently.
Drawing from my background as a yoga teacher, I may incorporate mindfulness, movement and body awareness into therapy when it feels helpful and comfortable for you.
I also offer therapeutic yoga as a dedicated space for exploring the connection between emotional wellbeing and the body.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Curious if we might be a good fit?
Finding the right therapist matters. Reach out to ask a question, learn more, or see if working together feels right.