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Dezaray Leslie
MSW, LSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Glenwood, IL 60425
Let's Connect (708) 694-9772
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Are you looking to strengthen your relationships and improve family dynamics? I'm a therapist dedicated to helping families and couples thrive through compassionate and holistic therapy. I provide a supportive environment where healing and growth can flourish. I believe in addressing the symptoms and underlying dynamics that affect relationships. Whether you're facing communication challenges, navigating life transitions, or seeking to strengthen bonds, I will work with you to promote healing, growth, and stronger connections.
We can work together to enhance communication, rebuild trust, deepen emotional intimacy, resolve conflicts within the family unit, develop effective parenting strategies, strengthen family relationships, and build a strong foundation for a lifelong partnership. I believe in the power of connection and the importance of addressing each family member's needs.
Going through this journey, know it's okay not to be okay! Experiencing emotions is a natural part of life that many forget to acknowledge. Your journey will be tailored to meet your needs in a client-centered way. Together, we will build self-esteem, reduce anxiety, strengthen coping mechanisms, and improve relational dynamics in one's relationships.
Call or Email Dezaray Leslie now for a free 15 minute consultation - (708) 694-9772
Let's Connect (708) 694-9772
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $75
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Magellan
- Optum
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Dezaray Leslie
MSW, LSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 150.110336 Dezaray Leslie
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Degree/Diploma from Illinois State University BSW / 2019
- Attended Illinois State University, MSW, Graduated 2021
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (708) 694-9772
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Dezaray Leslie
MSW, LSW