Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Hickory, NC
Leslie McKenna Therapy has been dedicated to empowering women through compassionate mental health care since 1989. Our practice specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and body shame using evidence-based approaches grounded in neurobiology. With decades of experience working in diverse clinical settings, including hospitals and outpatient programs, we provide personalized counseling that equips clients with practical skills for emotional regulation and personal growth. Our services extend to individuals and couples across Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties, combining scientific understanding with empathetic support.We emphasize collaborative therapy to help clients transform their inner experiences and achieve lasting well-being. Our approach integrates mindfulness, neuroplasticity principles, and trauma-informed care to address each client's unique needs. Through consistent skill practice and therapeutic guidance, we help clients move beyond survival mode toward thriving in their daily lives. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures clients benefit from the latest research in mental health treatment. We maintain a client-centered focus while upholding the highest standards of professional integrity and ethical practice.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Eating Disorder Therapy
Body Shame Resolution
Positive Psychology
Sexual Abuse Recovery
Women's Issues
Mindfulness Training
Couples Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of clinical experience working with women's mental health
- Our therapy incorporates evidence-based neurobiology principles for lasting change
- We serve clients across Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties
- We offer both individual and couples counseling sessions
- Our approach combines trauma-informed care with mindfulness techniques
Services
Trauma Recovery
Specialized therapy for trauma survivors using neurobiology-based techniques to process traumatic memories and develop coping skills. Our approach addresses both acute and complex trauma, helping clients regain emotional stability and improve daily functioning through evidence-based interventions tailored to individual healing journeys.
Anxiety Treatment
Neuroscience-informed anxiety treatment focusing on brain plasticity and mindfulness practices. We help clients understand their anxiety patterns and develop practical skills to reduce symptoms, improve emotional regulation, and cultivate calm states through personalized therapeutic exercises and cognitive restructuring techniques.
Eating Disorder Therapy
Comprehensive treatment for eating disorders combining cognitive-behavioral approaches with body-positive practices. Our therapy addresses underlying emotional triggers while developing healthier coping mechanisms, fostering self-acceptance, and rebuilding balanced relationships with food and body image through compassionate, individualized care.
Depression Counseling
Targeted interventions for depression using neurobiological frameworks to identify and modify negative thought patterns. We employ evidence-based techniques to enhance emotional regulation, increase positive experiences, and develop sustainable coping strategies that promote long-term emotional well-being and improved quality of life.
Mindfulness Training
Guided mindfulness programs integrating brain science principles to cultivate present-moment awareness. Our training teaches practical techniques for reducing stress, improving focus, and developing greater emotional resilience through structured meditation practices and mindful living strategies applicable to daily challenges.
People
Leslie McKenna
Licensed Therapist
Leslie McKenna has specialized in women's mental health since 1989, with clinical experience in trauma recovery, eating disorders, and neurobiology-based therapy. She combines decades of practice with ongoing professional development to provide evidence-based care tailored to individual needs.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you focus on?
We specialize in treating women's mental health issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and body shame using neurobiology-based approaches.
Do you work with couples as well as individuals?
Yes, our practice offers both individual and couples counseling sessions to address relationship dynamics and personal growth.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate evidence-based methods including mindfulness training, neuroplasticity principles, and trauma-informed care tailored to each client's specific needs.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We provide therapy services to residents of Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties in North Carolina.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended sessions available for specialized needs like intensive trauma processing or couples work.
What payment options are available?
We accept private pay and can provide documentation for potential insurance reimbursement. Please contact us directly for specific financial arrangements.
