Lela Geist

Lela Geist is a dedicated mental health counselor with a wealth of experience working with young adults and adults navigating challenging life transitions, anxiety, and emotional regulation. She understands that life can often feel overwhelming, and she is passionate about helping clients discover excitement and passion for life. Lela focuses on empowering individuals to confront challenges with confidence, assisting them in identifying unhelpful patterns while uncovering their inherent strengths to facilitate a more holistic and fulfilling existence. Utilizing a diverse blend of therapeutic approaches, including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, expressive arts, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy, Lela tailors her methods to meet individual needs. As a board-certified music therapist and certified play therapist, she brings unique modalities to her practice. She has cultivated a safe, nonjudgmental, and warm atmosphere through empathy, validation, and compassion. Lela believes that her clients are the true drivers of their journey, and she positions herself as a supportive passenger, providing essential tools while guiding them every step of the way.