Leslie Chertok is a skilled therapist with over 25 years of experience dedicated to serving the Tacoma area and beyond. With a strong foundation in Buddhist Psychology, her approach is inherently client-centered, emphasizing the importance of individual goals. She works closely with clients to explore not only the issues they present but also the underlying patterns affecting their lives, addressing these on body, emotional, and cognitive levels. Leslie’s expertise lies in guiding clients toward the seamless integration of body-centered mindfulness into their daily lives—a crucial element for attaining personal empowerment. She excels in translating mindfulness principles into accessible and practical techniques. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, workplace dynamics, interpersonal relationships, parenting, attachment concerns, trauma (both current and historical), couples conflicts, and behavioral issues. Recognizing that most individuals come to counseling seeking help with recurring patterns of behavior, Leslie emphasizes the importance of addressing both the content of their issues and the broader context in which these issues manifest, facilitating meaningful and lasting change.