TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPY IN ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

Let's untangle what's keeping you stuck.

Whether you're working through this on your own or with a partner, trauma-informed therapy can help you understand what's underneath the anxiety, the trust issues, and the same relationship dynamic showing up again and again.

Begin Your Journey

Offers Telehealth Appointments

Accepts Online Payments

Accepting New Clients

This space is for you if...

You're living with the weight of trauma or complex PTSD, and it's affecting everything

You're moving through a divorce or breakup, and the grief is bigger than you expected

You keep finding yourself in the same painful relationship patterns even with different people

Your body holds tension or anxiety that talk therapy wasn't able to resolve

You're tired of managing everything and want space that doesn't require performing "fine"

You want a therapist who treats mind, body, and nervous system as connected

Meet Your Therapist

I'm Leslie Ellen Mathews, a trauma-informed therapist and mindfulness practitioner based in St. Petersburg, Florida.

My work is grounded in EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapy, because I believe that the patterns that keep people stuck rarely respond to insight alone. They need to be processed and not just understood.

I built LooM Life Therapy for people who are doing well in most areas of life but know something isn't working, perhaps in their relationship, in their nervous system, or in the story they keep telling themselves about who they are.

Areas of Focus

Trauma & complex PTSD

Reclaim safety in your body and your life. Through EMDR and somatic therapy, we’ll process what happened so it stops running the show.

Divorce & Breakup Recovery

Grieve what was, find your footing, and rediscover who you are on the other side of heartbreak.

Couples and Partnership Healing

Learn each other's inner worlds, heal what's getting in the way, and build a relationship rooted in safety, honesty, and joy.

Auto-Immune Disease Support

When your body feels like the enemy, healing starts with reconnection. I work with people living with autoimmune conditions using MBSR and IFS. It helos you move into a calmer, more compassionate relationship with yourself and your body.

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Courses & Group Programs

Self-paced tools and group spaces to help you feel seen, held, and empowered.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Somatic and evidence-based techniques to regulate your nervous system and reclaim your calm.

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How therapy works here...

Step 1

We talk

The first conversation is just that: a conversation. I want to understand what's brought you here, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping is different on the other side.

Step 2

We process

Using EMDR, somatic work, IFS, mindfulness, and CBT, we work through what your nervous system is still holding, and certainly at a pace that respects what your body can handle.

Step 3

You integrate

You start building a life that reflects what you've processed: clearer boundaries, steadier relationships, and a working relationship with yourself that doesn't require constant vigilance.

Step 1

Connect & clarify

We begin with an honest conversation to understand your story, your goals, and what’s keeping you stuck.

Step 2

Untangle and rewire

Together, we uncover patterns, build emotional regulation, and reconnect you to your authentic voice.

Step 3

Weave you new path

You integrate what you’ve learned to create a grounded, fulfilling, and peaceful life.

Kind words from the kindest clients

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When I started with Leslie, I was paralyzed by fear. Now I’m confident in my choices and excited for my future.

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Leslie gave me the courage and tools to leave a marriage that wasn’t serving me. I finally feel like myself again.

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Working with Leslie helped me see that I can create a life of peace and freedom after heartbreak.

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Working with Leslie gave me the clarity and confidence I didn’t know I was missing. She helped me identify the patterns that kept me stuck and supported me in taking real steps toward the life I actually want. I finally feel free to live authentically and joyfully.

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Leslie’s presence made me feel seen and safe from the very first session. She combines deep compassion with practical tools that helped me manage my anxiety and begin healing old wounds. I’ve found a sense of calm and steadiness I never thought possible.

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When my divorce blindsided me, I was overwhelmed and terrified. Leslie guided me through every step with wisdom, compassion, and a roadmap that made the impossible feel manageable. Today, I feel stronger, more peaceful, and excited for my future.

IF SOMETHING HERE SOUNDS FAMILIAR

You don't need a fully formed explanation of what's wrong to reach out. A conversation is a reasonable first step

Request an Appointment

Initial consultation is free

4th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33704-1355
Phone: 727.228.1924
Email: [email protected]