About Leslie

Leslie Velarde Solorio is a Licensed Associate Counselor who works with adolescents and adults ages 16 and older experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. She earned her Master of Counseling from Arizona State University and is passionate about creating a space where clients feel heard, understood, and comfortable being themselves.
 

Leslie has a particular passion for helping people who have spent years second-guessing themselves, minimizing their needs, or feeling like their voice doesn’t matter. She understands how family, culture, relationships, and life experiences can shape the way we see ourselves and the space we feel allowed to take up.
 

Her approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and individualized. Leslie integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapy, tailoring treatment to each client’s needs, experiences, and goals.
 

Therapy with Leslie isn’t about following a checklist or being told how you should feel. It’s about understanding what’s happening beneath the surface, developing practical tools for navigating difficult emotions, and building greater confidence in yourself and your decisions.
 

Whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression, processing a loss, navigating a major change, or simply feeling stuck, Leslie provides a supportive environment to work through the uncomfortable parts of life and begin moving forward.
 

Her goal is simple: to help you find your voice, trust yourself, and feel more confident taking up space in your own life.