Leslie de Graaf, LMHC

EMDR Specialist & Practice Founder in New Port Richey

Leslie is currently accepting new clients exclusively for Friday EMDR Intensives

License: FL #MH12534 (Qualified Supervisor)

Degree: M.S. in Counseling, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Certification: EMDRIA Certified Therapist & Consultant

Leslie de Graaf, LMHC, EMDR Consultant and Founder specializing in EMDR intensives in New Port Richey.

Hello and welcome,

I'm so glad you’re here. My counseling approach is deeply rooted in understanding family systems, and how your upbringing and early relationships, along with past traumas, play a role in your present life. It's crucial for me to understand what you've been through to see how best I can support you. I employ a trauma-informed perspective, helping you work through the memories that weigh heavily on you. Often, these memories are tied to emotions and feelings that have been suppressed for a long time. While pushing these feelings away might have once served as a survival tactic, it might not be as effective now, often casting a shadow that follows you day by day. I get it—I've been there myself.

When you're ready to start the healing process, I'll be right here, ready to start on this journey with you. My aim is for you to feel whole, grounded, and connected. By integrating inner child work and cutting-edge neuroscience, we explore your autonomic nervous system and strive for lasting neurological changes through a somatic-based therapy model known as EMDR therapy. EMDR stands on the forefront of brain science, helping to deeply process memories and emotions, facilitating the healing of trauma.

You can learn more about EMDR therapy and its benefits here.

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Supporting the New Port Richey Community In:

  • Top Specialties: EMDR Therapy, Trauma & PTSD, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health, Anxiety

  • Clinical Expertise: Relationship challenges, Depression, Empty Nest Syndrome, Intergenerational trauma patterns, Parenting challenges, Mother-daughter dynamics, Career & vocational stress, Grief and loss, Chronic health issues

  • Who I See: Women, mothers, and adults seeking specialized trauma recovery

“Sometimes reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the start of a journey. Other times, it’s about letting someone else take yours.”
— Vera Nazarian

Finding the Right Therapist-Client Fit

Choosing the right therapist is crucial. I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to explore whether we might be a good match. It takes bravery to seek help, and I see it as a privilege to accompany you on your path to healing and change, empowering you to fulfill your hopes and dreams.