Leslie is a devoted and empathetic counsellor with a strong commitment to enhancing mental and emotional well-being, addressing interpersonal relationship issues, managing stress, navigating life transitions, or overcoming addiction. She has ten plus years of experience supporting young people, adults, and families in a variety of roles. She lives in Lethbridge and works in private practice with Blackbird Healing Arts Collective. Leslie operates from a curious, non-judgmental, and unconditional positive regard, which results in fostering a therapeutic relationship. Through a culturally sensitive lens and ethic of care, safety and trust is established for growth and healing.

 

Leslie Ortlieb holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Athabasca University and a Bachelor of Health Sciences in addictions counselling. She has earned certification through the Prairie Institute of Expressive Arts Therapy for Expressive Arts Training Level 1 and Level 2 Consultant/Educator Specialization. She is a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association and holds professional membership with the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association. She is currently completing the registration requirements to become a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist with IEATA.

 

To book an online session with Leslie, please contact her by email at leslie@blackbirdhealingarts.ca