Men’s mental health is a critical but often neglected aspect of overall well-being.
I’m here to help change this.
Hello,
I’m Dr. Paul J. Leslie.
I specialize in working with men’s issues as I understand many of the unique stressors, frustrations, and issues that lead to tough times in a man’s life.
Even though therapy offers a valuable resource for men facing a variety of challenges, including mental health issues, relationship difficulties, career stress, and navigating societal expectations, the “elephant in the room” is that the field of psychotherapy has not adequately helped the unique needs of men and has not been successful in promoting models of therapy that are more congruent with men’s specific ways of experiencing their world.
Services
Providing In-person and Online Sessions
I have successfully helped men with such issues as:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship problems
- Finding meaning and purpose in life
- Career pressures
- Stress management
- Midlife changes
I offer my clients an opportunity to discuss their difficulties in a safe, confidential setting.
In my work, my clients have the freedom to choose their own goals and discuss concerns from their own personal perspectives. I offer a pragmatic approach to therapy that avoids a focus on dysfunction, pathology, or diagnostic labeling.
In the many years I have been a therapist, I have found that men want to move beyond just discussing their feelings. They want practical actions steps to help them create a compelling future for themselves. Men generally seek thought-provoking feedback which can aid them in discovering their own solutions to their problems.
Therapy for men can be a powerful tool for personal growth, emotional healing, and developing a stronger sense of self. It involves exploring one’s beliefs, values, and connection to something larger than oneself. This type of therapy can help men foster emotional awareness and resilience, find direction in life, and expand a sense of balance and peace.
My therapy style is engaging and direct, with a good dose of humor in the mix. I offer a collaborative, strengths-based approach that is tailored to each person’s unique individual needs and circumstances. My goal as a therapist is to provide a supportive, compassionate space for my clients and encourage them in finding innovative ways in which they can access more creativity, wisdom, and their own inner healer.
About
Professionally:
I am a psychotherapist, author, educator, consultant, and international trainer of Strategic and Solution-Based Therapies, Transpersonal and Holistic mind-body therapies, and creative counseling applications. I have a doctorate in Counseling Psychology and am a licensed therapist in the states of South Carolina and Georgia.
I have written several books in the areas of psychotherapy, healing, and personal development, and my work has been featured in such media outlets as Psychotherapy Networker, Psychotherapy UK, The Natural Healing Show, The Science of Psychotherapy, Inner Voice Heartfelt Chat, Shrink Rap Radio, SOUTH magazine, Hypnotic Idea Exchange, Healing Connections, and Mind Science TV among others.
I am also a full-time collegiate Psychology instructor.
For more info about me professionally, click here.
Personally:
I am a middle-aged man living in the Southeastern United States. I have been married, divorced, re-married, and raised step-children. I am honored to come from a family lineage of farmers, teachers, military, law enforcement, school bus drivers, and land surveyors. As I grow older, I find more enjoyment in the simple things in life, such as tending to my backyard plants, enjoying a good cup of tea, and studying Zen and Taoist Philosophy.
Location
I am presently seeing clients at:
B. Well Counseling
1310 Pine Log Road, Suite F
Aiken, SC 29803
Located on the back of the building, look for the green door on the right.
Book A Session
Providing In-person and Online Sessions
Therapy sessions are 50 minutes and cost $120. I accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance.
To schedule an appointment with me, call (803) 816-1260