Leslie Kays MFT

Leslie Kays MFT My clients range in age from 3 to 93. This is what I would like to do for you! Then we can continue to build upon these your strengths.

As a psychotherapist with 25 years of experience, I have helped many people navigate through difficult times in their lives, as well as heal from unhealthy relationships and move on to healthy ones. They come to me with many issues, ranging from anxiety and depression, to parenting, substance abuse, and anger management. I feel privileged to have witnessed amazing transformations as I partner with people to help create the highest and best for them. My approach is warm and supportive,with an emphasis on meeting you where you are, and creating a therapeutic plan that draws upon the strengths that become evident early in our work together. Although you may enter therapy feeling a lot of stress, it is my hope that remembering your strengths will immediately ease your anxiety. My methods are ecclectic…ranging from more cognitively based short term “solution focused” therapy to longer term “in depth” approaches. I especially love working with dreams and “active imagination”, when this is something the client would like. At this point in my life, I am especially interested in working with mature adults who are at a new crossroads in their lives..and are interested in finding and keeping healthy relationships–with family members and life partners. I am open to those who are seeking a spiritual direction in their lives, although this is not a prerequisite for working with me. Please contact me for a free extended phone consultation to see if I may be a good fit for you. At this time, I can give you more specific details about how I work. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy some of my blog posts.

"When the trust account is high, communication is easy, instant, and effective."– Stephen R.
02/05/2026

"When the trust account is high, communication is easy, instant, and effective."– Stephen R.

Why is Communication Essential to Healthy Relationships?
02/03/2026

Why is Communication Essential to Healthy Relationships?

Communication is how we interact - how we share feelings, express our goals, connect with others, and thrive. It’s how we create and maintain meaningful relationships with our family, friends, coworkers, and all the people in our lives. It intertwines into every aspect of our lives, but how does i...

In teamwork, silence isn’t golden, it’s deadly."– Mark Sanborn
02/02/2026

In teamwork, silence isn’t golden, it’s deadly."– Mark Sanborn

The Importance of Love on Well-Being
01/30/2026

The Importance of Love on Well-Being

Love, a complex and multifaceted emotion, transcends conventional boundaries and encompasses a spectrum of sentiments, ranging from affection and tenderness to empathy and connection (Vangelisti & Perlman, 2019). In the contemporary discourse, psychologists like Barbara Fredrickson have emph

"Great communication begins with connection."– Oprah Winfrey
01/29/2026

"Great communication begins with connection."– Oprah Winfrey

3 Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have in 2026
01/27/2026

3 Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have in 2026

Three conversations to help couples take stock of what's working and what isn't.

"Communication works for those who work at it."– John Powell
01/26/2026

"Communication works for those who work at it."– John Powell

What a Healthy Relationship Really Looks Like
01/23/2026

What a Healthy Relationship Really Looks Like

Personal Perspective: I might not look exactly like what you had in mind. But there are some important traits and characteristics that you'll definitely notice about me.

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