Leslie K. Maitri Canniff

M.ED., LCMHC, LCAS, C.H.T.

Leslie is trained and experienced in a variety of techniques including Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Hakomi Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT, and Pastoral Psychotherapy.  Her primary focus is on offering the following to her clients which she feels is necessary for healing what hurts:

Professional Credentials

Licenses & Certifications

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
  • Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, LCAS
  • Certified Hakomi Therapist, C.H.T.  Training received in Asheville, NC
  • Certified Spiritual Director, training received in Charlotte, NC through the Charlotte Spirituality Center

education background

  • Master of Education in Counseling, Winthrop University – Rock Hill, SC
  • Bachelors of Science degree in Biology, Salem College – Winston-Salem, NC
  • Practicum and Internship done at Charlotte Rescue Mission/Rebound & Dove’s Nest – a 90-day residential treatment center for drug and alcohol addiction.

Professional Experience

  • Extensive clinical experience in a hospital setting and private practice treating adults with a wide variety of clinical mental health and behavioral issues.
  • Advanced Training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy received in Washington, DC and Asheville, NC.  Assistant to Level I Sensorimotor Psychotherapy training.
  • Training and Supervision through the Carolina Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training – Charlotte, NC.  This program was an approved training program of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, AAPC.
  • (704) 552-0116

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