HEALING ART COUNSELING
A space to explore, connect & grow.
Therapy for children, teens & young adults in Reston, VA
Our approach
We work to incorporate a curious and holistic perspective with clients, and focusing on building healthy relationships within which we can explore ourselves, others, and how we relate to them. Through a blend of the person-centered perspective, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools, child centered play therapy (CCPT), and an introspective approach we aim to conecpetualize and heal the whole person through a lens of understanding & acceptance.
Therapy starts with curiosity.
There isn't one right way to heal.
Becca approaches therapy with curiosity, warmth and an understanding that our thoughts, emotions, relationships and bodies are deeply connected.
Whether through conversation, play or movement, therapy is a space to better understand yourself, build meaningful connections and discover ways of moving through life that feel more authentically you.
How I can support you or your child
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CHILD & PLAY THERAPY
Sometimes play says what words can't.
Child-Centered Play Therapy gives children space to express themselves, explore emotions and grow through their natural language: play.
→ Explore Play Therapy
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TEENS
A place to figure things out without having to have it all figured out.
Growing up comes with a lot—relationships, identity, school, anxiety, big emotions, and understanding how your brain works. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel understood, and find ways forward that feel like you.
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YOUNG ADULTS
Support for becoming more of who you are.
Early adulthood can bring questions about identity, relationships, work, independence, and where you fit in the world. Therapy offers space to understand yourself more deeply, navigate change, and build a life that feels authentically yours.
→ Explore Young Adult Therapy
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THERAPEUTIC YOGA
Sometimes healing happens beyond words.
Movement, mindfulness and body awareness offer another way to explore regulation, connection and wellbeing.
→ Explore Therapeutic Yoga
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.
Providing you with a safe space to explore
Explore your perspective, how past events and stories impact you, present interpretations and feelings, as well as alterntaive ways to conceptualize those events. Maybe even consider reconsidering those stories if they no longer serve you in your day to day…
In-person and remote options
In person is always best for anyone in high school or younger. If in college or above, perhaps virtual sessions may be a better fit for your busy lifestyle.
What Next?
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Counseling
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.
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Dialictical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
A non-directive modality including integration of DBT skills: incorporating mindfulness, introspection, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness
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Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)
Through sustained acceptance of every emotion, we teach the child to build skills that last their lifetime through assisting children in discovering their inherent skills in managing a wide variety of emotions.
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Somatic Practices
Somatic Practices
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
Teammates
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Becca Leslie, LPC
Becca has been a licensed professional counselor since 2024, previously she worked in a small private practice and as a yoga studio manager and teacher.
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