“The events in our lives happen in a sequence in time, but in their significance to ourselves, they find their own order. . .the continuous thread of revelation.”
Services & Approach
Counseling and psychotherapy offer a confidential, nonjudgmental environment where people can play with ideas, work through challenging experiences and explore patterns and situations that may be preventing them from living authentic lives. Therapy can help us learn about ourselves, deepen our relationships, understand conflicting emotions and strengthen our problem-solving abilities It can offer us a sense of what is possible and enable us to make needed changes in our lives. It allows us to hear our own voices more clearly.
I offer short-term counseling and longer-term psychotherapy for adults and young people ages 14 and older. My approach is collaborative. Through the process, many find that they develop a clearer understanding of themselves and can begin to address long held conflicts, worries and areas of distress in their lives.
Common issues include:
Major life transitions. Feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward.
Family, relationship, school and work challenges.
Coping with grief and loss.
Navigating the transition to college, graduate school or professional employment.
Chronic medical conditions, learning differences, ADHD, autism spectrum concerns.
Questions surrounding cultural, racial, gender or sexual identity and experiences of marginalization
Anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self harm, trauma, abuse
Applying for ADA disability accommodations in higher education and the workplace.
Rates/Insurance
$165 per 50-minute-session (payable by cash, check or Venmo at each session). While I am not in-network for insurance, I hold a limited number of spots for lower fee/sliding scale sessions based on financial need. Please reach out to me if you have financial concerns. I can also provide guidance on how to access any out-of-network insurance benefits you may have. Some clients may be able to apply funds from a Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account.
Cancellation Policy
Please provide 24 hours notice in advance of changing or cancelling an appointment. There is a $75 fee for sessions that are missed or cancelled with fewer than 24 hours notice.
How to Get Started
Please contact me at 484-254-5471 or lesliehempling.lcsw@gmail.com with questions or to share more information about your needs. I will respond within one business day to set up a free 15-minute phone or video consultation.
I look forward to talking with you.