Hi, I’m Leslie Varela—your guide when life feels tough and you need someone in your corner.  

I work with teens and young adults who have experienced trauma or often feel overwhelmed by life. If you want to heal, feel more confident, and truly like yourself, I’m here to help.

People often think trauma is just one big, life-altering event, like losing a loved one or experiencing abuse. But trauma can also come from things that seem smaller, like a mom who wasn’t around much when you needed her.

It can also be something ongoing that wears you down, like struggling in school while everyone else seems to have it all figured out. Sometimes, trauma is the little things we’ve learned to endure without realizing their impact.