About Leslie

I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in reproductive health. In my Seattle private practice, I work with women and couples dealing with fertility issues, pregnancy loss, the transition to parenthood, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, traumatic birth, and parenting disabled/medically challenged infants. Additionally, I offer therapeutic and training services to health care providers in the childbirth community.

I’ve traveled both nationally and internationally in my capacity as a trainer/consultant, offering services to a variety of medical and mental health organizations, including:

  • Midwifery Association of Washington State

  • University of Washington Infant Palliative Care Unit

  • Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses

  • Women and Children’s Hospital of Singapore

  • Perinatal Psychiatry Seminars in Turkey and France

  • YANMA Parenting Academy of China

  • National Association of Perinatal Social Workers

  • Pacific Association of Labor Support

  • Perinatal Support of Washington (Official Trainer)

  • Postpartum Support International (Official Trainer)

  • PATTCh (Prevention / Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth) (Official Trainer)

As an educator, I designed and taught the counseling skills curriculum for Seattle Midwifery School and Bastyr Naturopathic University Midwifery Program for over twenty years. I’m past Chairwoman of Perinatal Support – WA, currently a state coordinator for Postpartum Support International, and past President of PATTCh (Prevention and Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth).

Let’s talk about what I can do for your staff or organization.

Download a copy of my Curriculum Vitae.