Hi, I’m Leslie Varela—your guide when life feels tough and you need someone in your corner. I'm a Texas therapist for teens and young adults who’ve been through hard things—whether that’s trauma, anxiety, or the everyday pressure of growing up. 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.
Sometimes stress and anxiety are what's wearing you down, like struggling in school while everyone else seems to have it all figured out. Trauma, anxiety, and stress can show up in the little things we’ve learned to endure without realizing their impact.
Whatever you’re facing, I’m here to help you with compassionate, down-to-earth therapy full of support, guidance, tangible skills, and a dose of humor when needed.