The Real Dr Leslie

12/24/2025

Have you ever checked on your ex and wondered why you were ever attracted to them? It’s unsettling, right?

Sip on this: when you look back, you may not only see their toxicity. You may also recognize the parts of yourself that were hurting at the time. And that’s not shameful. That’s growth.

Awareness means you’ve evolved. Healing means you no longer need or crave what once felt familiar.

So let it go. Leave that dusty relationship exactly where it belongs—in the past.
Don’t carry old wounds into 2026.

12/23/2025

At EvA Empowered, we name what’s often silenced.
This piece speaks to the emotional weight many Black single women carry: fear, longing, resilience, and the deep desire to be chosen without self-abandonment.
If this resonates, you are not alone. Let’s talk.

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When you see her, you’d never know how deep the roots of her pain go.

12/21/2025

You’ve come a long way, girl.

As the year wraps up, take a moment to reflect on how far you’ve come.
Remember the nights you almost said yes to your ex but chose yourself instead.
The moments you almost replied to his text, paused, and texted your best friend instead.

Change happens in the small moments of saying yes to the right things.

If you’re still struggling with the Three Dot Effect, staring at your phone, waiting on his reply, I want to help.
Watch my TEDx talk, “3 Ways to Stop Obsessing Over That Text,” and let me walk you through my Three Dot Detox.

Healing her. Empowering all.

12/17/2025

My toxic ex said he loved me.
And I believed the lie.

Years went by and I kept asking myself why.
The truth? I confused attention with intention.
I believed that texts and calls meant commitment. I accepted pieces of him because I was afraid of being alone forever.

Out of desperation for connection,
I let his words replace his actions.

But here’s the real truth…
Just because someone texts or calls you every day doesn’t mean they are choosing you, prioritizing you, or showing up when it actually matters.

Avoiding loneliness is not the same as being chosen by the heart.

Now… sip on that. ☕️

12/16/2025

Are you still obsessing over the text from your ex?
Are you waiting for his call?

Let me help you with that.
Watch my TEDx talk on YouTube “3 Ways to Stop Obsessing Over That Text” now on YouTube.

12/15/2025

COMING SOON | Eva Empowered Relationship Coaching Groups
Launching January 2026

Healing doesn’t always require long-term therapy, but it does require intention, insight, and the right space.

EvA Empowered is introducing exclusive 6-week relationship coaching groups designed to transform your relationship with self and others through therapeutic insight, guided reflection, and empowering community.

Here’s What You Can Expect
• 6-week structured programs
• Separate groups for Women and Teen Girls
• Intimate groups — limited to 7 participants per group
• Private-pay coaching (no insurance approval required)
• A supportive, confidential environment grounded in mental health principles
• VIP programming available for deeper, personalized support

Who This Is For
This experience is for women who:
• Are not ready to commit to long-term therapy
• Want therapeutic insight without insurance barriers
• Are navigating relationship patterns, self-silencing, or emotional exhaustion
• Desire personal growth, clarity, and empowerment in a focused timeframe

This is not surface-level coaching.
This is intentional, clinically informed guidance without red tape.

Healing Her. Empowering All.

More details and enrollment coming soon.
Spots are limited. Transformation is intentional.

12/12/2025

Dr. D, do you accept insurance?

This is the most commonly asked question and the answer is, I do not accept traditional insurance. I am in-network with Lyra and I accept therapy vouchers from The Loveland Foundation.

For many women, especially those who are high-achieving, goal-oriented, and quietly struggling—working outside of insurance can provide important benefits. This approach allows for greater confidentiality, personalized treatment, and freedom from diagnostic labeling or session limits that are often required by insurance providers.

If you are feeling nervous but ready to begin your mental health journey, know that seeking care is not a sign of weakness. It is a clinically sound decision to invest in focused, intentional support that meets you where you are and allows space for deeper work at your own pace.

When you’re ready to start, I’ll be here with coffee in hand ready to connect. ☕️

12/10/2025

It’s the little things.

Last month, I started my morning early, with coffee in hand to share my journey as an entrepreneur and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with the youth of Silver Creek Area CEO. I had no idea that pouring into them would spark something in me that I didn’t even know I needed.

This week, I received a thank you card from the group, and it reminded me that there are incredible young people out here who are already preparing to change the world. Their curiosity, leadership, and kindness warmed my heart.

To the youth in Silver Creek Area CEO—thank you for being YOU.

12/09/2025

My Coffee Chat on Cadre happens every Tuesday at 12 PM CST. It’s a relaxed space to connect, unwind, and dive into meaningful conversations with me and others, no pressure, just real talk.

As we close out the year, I’d love to reflect on relationships together.
What topic would you like to sip on this month?
Share your thoughts in the comments below. ☕️

12/06/2025

Living as a high-achieving woman can sometimes feel lonely, especially when you’re overcoming a toxic past. There are days when the weight of that loneliness feels unbearable, when giving up on your dreams, your relationships, or even yourself seems like the only option.

But rising from the ashes requires risk. It demands courage. And even when the road feels isolating, you must choose yourself anyway. Take the risk. You are worth it and so much more. ☕️

12/05/2025

I can’t wait to see y’all tomorrow for my first Holiday Heal & Shop. Come get gifts for your bestie, coworker, sister, mother, or any special lady in your life. And yes, there will be coffee. 🎁