Business Details
Leslie McKenna Counseling and Therapy in Hickory, NC
Leslie McKenna Counseling and Therapy has dedicated over three decades to empowering women through specialized mental health care. Founded on principles of neurobiological science, our practice focuses on healing trauma, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders while fostering resilience and self-compassion. Our approach integrates evidence-based methodologies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with personalized skill-building to address body shame, sexual abuse recovery, and women's unique psychological needs. Clients from Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties benefit from individual and couples therapy conducted in a supportive environment that prioritizes collaborative growth.With expertise developed through clinical work at institutions like Hub Counseling Center and Cognitive Connections, we provide trauma-informed care grounded in both academic rigor and practical experience. Our services extend beyond symptom management to cultivate lasting emotional well-being through mindfulness practices, positive psychology frameworks, and creative expression techniques. The practice maintains strong ethical standards through professional affiliations and continuous education in emerging therapeutic modalities.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Eating Disorder Recovery
PTSD Support
Women's Issues
Mindfulness Training
Positive Psychology
Couples Therapy
Creative Expression Therapy
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized experience treating women's mental health issues
- Neurobiology-based therapeutic approaches for lasting emotional transformation
- Proven expertise in trauma recovery and eating disorder treatment
- Serving Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties with personalized care
- Combines clinical excellence with compassionate, collaborative therapy
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD using evidence-based modalities. Our approach integrates neurobiological understanding with compassionate care to process traumatic memories and rebuild emotional resilience. Clients develop coping strategies to transform trauma responses into empowered living.
Eating Disorder Recovery
Comprehensive support for eating disorder recovery combining ACT therapy with nutritional guidance. We address underlying emotional triggers while developing healthy relationships with food and body image through personalized therapeutic interventions.
Anxiety Counseling
Neuroscience-informed anxiety treatment focusing on brain-based techniques. Clients learn practical skills to manage symptoms, reframe negative thought patterns, and develop sustainable stress-reduction practices tailored to individual needs.
Women's Mental Health
Tailored mental health care addressing women's unique challenges including body shame, relationship dynamics, and self-esteem issues. Our gender-sensitive approach creates safe spaces for exploring identity, empowerment, and personal growth.
Mindfulness Training
Guided mindfulness programs integrating meditation and somatic awareness. These evidence-based techniques improve emotional regulation, reduce stress, and enhance present-moment awareness through structured skill-building exercises.
People
Leslie McKenna
Therapist & Owner
Leslie McKenna has specialized in women's mental health since 1989, with clinical experience at Hub Counseling Center and Cognitive Connections. She combines graduate training from Georgia State University with neurobiological research to create transformative therapeutic approaches for trauma recovery and emotional wellness.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you focus on?
We specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and women's mental health issues using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider. Clients receive detailed receipts for potential insurance reimbursement and flexible payment options.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our practice integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and neurobiological research for comprehensive mental health treatment.
What areas do you serve?
We provide therapy services to residents of Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties in North Carolina for both individual and couples counseling.
