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.

Love and Relationship Satisfaction as a Function of Romantic Relationship Stages
05/08/2026

Love and Relationship Satisfaction as a Function of Romantic Relationship Stages

The strong influence of the components of love in the relationship satisfaction is very described in the scientific literature. The current cross-sectional study evaluated the associations between participants’ love and relationship satisfaction across different phases of a relationship. For this ...

"Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." — Aristotle
05/07/2026

"Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." — Aristotle

Many aspects of our lives have been affected by recent “shelter in place” and quarantine directives.  Among the changes ...
05/06/2026

Many aspects of our lives have been affected by recent “shelter in place” and quarantine directives. Among the changes and adjustments we have had to make concern the world of “dating”. Sure…. we’ve had online and mobile dating apps for a while. What’s different now, though, is that there is an indefinite time between “meeting” someone new online and then following up by meeting them in person. Is this a good thing, or a bad thing? Read more..…http://www.anxietytopeace.com/2020/05/the-perks-of-dating-online/

Why Communication In Relationships Is So Important
05/05/2026

Why Communication In Relationships Is So Important

Communication in relationships can help foster connection and avoid conflict. Learn more about how to improve your communication in relationships.

"Communication is the real work of leadership."– Nitin Nohria, former dean of the Harvard Business School
05/04/2026

"Communication is the real work of leadership."– Nitin Nohria, former dean of the Harvard Business School

How to Improve Your Communication Skills
05/01/2026

How to Improve Your Communication Skills

Through empathy, listening, and curiosity.

"Unity is strength…when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved." – Mattie Stepanek, poet ...
04/30/2026

"Unity is strength…when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved." – Mattie Stepanek, poet and motivational speaker

6 Powerful and Effective Ways to Communicate Better in Relationships
04/28/2026

6 Powerful and Effective Ways to Communicate Better in Relationships

In relationships, communication is key. We're not born knowing how to communicate effectively in relationships. Learn how to communicate with your partner without fighting. Discover couples therapy communication exercises you can do at home to improve your communication and reconnect as a couple.

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