Lesley is a licensed psychologist at Pine Rest, as well as the Northwest Clinic Manager, and the Coordinator of Outpatient Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder services. Lesley started at Pine Rest in 2010 as a psychology intern. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan, and her Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Wayne State University.
Lesley works to provide a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere while working with adults, adolescents and older children. She uses an integrative approach to meet people where they are at and help them manage life’s challenges, while also helping to set them up to succeed.
Lesley is part of the Pine Rest Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) team and has extensive training, interest and expertise in treating PMADs (including postpartum depression and anxiety). She is involved in committees and program development surrounding the mental health treatment of pregnant or postpartum women and their families. Lesley also has experience, interest and training in marital and family therapy. Her other experience and expertise includes: anxiety disorders, OCD, depression and other mood disorders, as well as stress management, adjustment disorders, parenting difficulties, school difficulties, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in both children and adults.