Leslie Donovan Shakespeare

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW

Melrose, MA

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Leslie Donovan Shakespeare is a dedicated Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 26 years of experience in helping individuals and couples navigate their journeys toward emotional well-being, health, and fulfillment. With a Master's in Social Work from Simmons Graduate School of Social Work, Leslie specializes in addressing a wide range of issues, including relationship difficulties, emotional disturbances, and self-esteem challenges. Combining warmth, compassion, and humor, she creates a safe and collaborative space for her clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be hindering their progress. Through an integrative approach that encompasses psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and solutions-focused strategies, Leslie is committed to tailoring her therapy sessions to meet each client's unique needs. By illuminating habitual responses and external factors impacting their lives, she fosters greater self-acceptance and empowers clients to live more fully in the present. Leslie is passionate about guiding her clients on their paths to healing and growth, and she embodies a deep respect for their strengths and experiences.

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Specialties

Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Grief Recovery Relationship Stress

Therapy Types

Attachment-based Coaching Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Existential Family / Marital Family Systems Feminist Gottman Method Humanistic Integrative Internal Family Systems (IFS) Interpersonal Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Narrative Positive Psychology Psychodynamic Relational Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Strength-Based Trauma Focused