Leslie, a Florida native from Lake County, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater from the University of Central Florida. After five years in the entertainment industry, Leslie’s interest in people’s stories led to a career shift into therapy. Inspired by personal experiences in therapy, Leslie returned to school, earning a Master’s in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy from UCF in 2018.
Leslie gained experience working at a non-profit agency, addressing substance abuse, mental health, adolescents, adults, and couples using an existential and motivational interviewing approach. In 2020, Leslie became a Certified Sex Therapist through the Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI) and completed a PhD in Clinical Sexology in 2023.
As a sex-positive therapist, Leslie uses an existential philosophy, integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Systemic Sex Therapy to guide clients. Leslie views therapy as a tool to help navigate life’s challenges, focusing on understanding the root causes of issues.
Amber earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Valdosta State University in Valdosta Georgia. While pursuing her degree, she knew she wanted to be a therapist, but did not know which line of work felt best for her. Once she discovered Marriage and Family Therapy, she knew it was a match. She stayed at Valdosta State earning her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, graduating in 2022.
Post graduation, she moved to Melbourne Florida and began working at an agency where the work focused mainly on working with children. Amber primarily worked with ADHD, impulse control, anxiety, and more.
Currently, Amber primarily uses Narrative Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, and Systemic Therapy to assist clients in navigating their concerns. Amber views therapy as a way to gain further understanding of life challenges and learn effective tools to better navigate difficult times. At Worthwhile Therapy, Amber enjoys working with all ages, including children and teens, as well as adults and couples.
