Leslie Teolis
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Verified by it's OwnerAbout Clinician
What is your profession and title?
Limited Licensed Counselor
What is your Certification or License # Number?
LLPC License Number: 6451025026
Where did you obtain your education? Please list degrees and/or certificates received.
University of the Cumberlands, Master of Arts: Clinical Mental Health Counseling;
Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts: Psychology;
Certificate: Trauma Recovery EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs
Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts: Psychology;
Certificate: Trauma Recovery EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs
Which ethnicity do you identify as?
Asian
How would you describe your gender?(Optional)
Female
What languages do you offer services in?
English, Mandarin
Do you offer interpretation services?
English, Mandarin
Do you have a religious affiliation?
-None_
Preferred Pronouns
She / Her / Hers
About Service
How are you providing mental health services?
Virtual Services, In-Person Services
Client Age
Children (5-10), Pre-Teens (11-13), Teenagers (14-19), Adults, Elders (65+)
I have lived or trained experience with the following communities:
Veterans, People with Disabilities, Navigating living with chronic pain/illness, Neurodivergent, Homeless Individuals, Migrants/Immigrants, Previously Incarcerated, Sex Worker Allied, Single Parents, HIV/AIDS Allied, Caregivers, 2SLGBTQIA+
I have lived or trained experience with the following sexual orientations:
Aromantic, Asexual, Bi-Sexual, Gay, Lesbian, Nonbinary, Non-Monogamy, Polyamorous, Queer, Transgender, Two Spirit
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes
Do you offer a sliding scale
Yes
Insurance Accepted
What insurances do you offer?
Aetna (Commercial Only); ASR Health Benefits; Blue Cross Complete Medicaid; BlueCross and BlueShield; Cash Pay; Cigna and Evernorth; Health Alliance Plan (HAP) of Michigan; HSA (Health Savings Account); McLaren Medicaid; Molina Medicaid / Marketplace; Priority Health; Priority Health Medicaid; Self-funded EPA; Straight Medicaid; United Healthcare Medicaid
Specialty Areas
What are your specialty areas?
EMDR, Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders, Self Esteem
Message from clinician
Statement to Client
Most people who reach out to me do not lack self-awareness. Intellectually, you may already understand why you overthink, withdraw, people-please, avoid conflict, or react in certain
ways—yet still feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or weighed down by depression.
Why? Because our brain is organized to act and feel before we think (Dr. Bruce D. Perry, 2021). Intellectual insight alone may not be enough to change deeply learned emotional responses or
relieve the weight you’ve been carrying.
To bridge the gap between knowing and feeling, let’s work together experientially—helping your mind and body process what you already know logically.
My approach to therapy is grounded in curiosity rather than judgment. Instead of asking, “What is wrong with you?” I want to understand what you’ve been through, how you adapted, whether
those adaptations are still serving you, and how we can make space for the parts of you that are ready to grow.
I specialize in working with clients of all ages navigating anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, self-esteem issues, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty breaking long-standing patterns. I draw from a range of evidence-based, trauma-informed modalities—including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), experiential techniques, and person-centered approaches—while tailoring our work to your unique needs and goals.
I show up in session as a real human being—caring, attentive, honest, respectful, and fully present. Therapy should be a safe, collaborative space where you feel comfortable sharing the
parts of your story that may be difficult to put into words. I invite you to join me as we discover what’s possible when you begin to treat yourself with greater compassion, create new patterns, and build a meaningful life that feels authentically yours.
ways—yet still feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or weighed down by depression.
Why? Because our brain is organized to act and feel before we think (Dr. Bruce D. Perry, 2021). Intellectual insight alone may not be enough to change deeply learned emotional responses or
relieve the weight you’ve been carrying.
To bridge the gap between knowing and feeling, let’s work together experientially—helping your mind and body process what you already know logically.
My approach to therapy is grounded in curiosity rather than judgment. Instead of asking, “What is wrong with you?” I want to understand what you’ve been through, how you adapted, whether
those adaptations are still serving you, and how we can make space for the parts of you that are ready to grow.
I specialize in working with clients of all ages navigating anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, self-esteem issues, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty breaking long-standing patterns. I draw from a range of evidence-based, trauma-informed modalities—including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), experiential techniques, and person-centered approaches—while tailoring our work to your unique needs and goals.
I show up in session as a real human being—caring, attentive, honest, respectful, and fully present. Therapy should be a safe, collaborative space where you feel comfortable sharing the
parts of your story that may be difficult to put into words. I invite you to join me as we discover what’s possible when you begin to treat yourself with greater compassion, create new patterns, and build a meaningful life that feels authentically yours.
Contact Information
Address
38600 Van Dyke Ave, Suite 260, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Phone
Zip/Post Code
48312
Contact Clinician
Location
38600 Van Dyke Ave, Suite 260, Sterling Heights, MI 48312