Leigh Shindelar

Leigh Shindelar is a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to supporting adults on their journey of learning, healing, and personal growth. Her belief is that everyone is capable of enhancing their relationships with themselves and others, regardless of their past experiences or present circumstances. Specializing in diverse issues such as depression, anxiety, anger and emotion expression, relationship challenges, and communication skills, she is well-equipped to assist individuals navigating LGBTQIA+ identity exploration, work-life balance, and career transitions, as well as grief and loss, parenting difficulties, and addiction within families. Leigh’s therapeutic approach is person-centered, humanistic, and informed by family systems and attachment theory. With training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and couples therapy, alongside over three years as a Certified Advanced Addiction and Drug Counselor, she draws from a rich educational background in conflict resolution, restorative justice, and mediation. Leigh is committed to offering support that helps clients clarify and affirm their values while identifying unhelpful thought patterns and coping mechanisms. Her professional focus is on empowering individuals to reach their personal goals in a therapeutic environment that fosters understanding and growth.