Kehli LeSourd

I believe in helping you find you, the real you, not the you that is controlled by “shoulds,” “have tos,” and “what will so-and-so think.” Our lives are conditioned by those around us but we do have a choice. I’m here to help you see that choice, use skills to deal with the coping patterns that keep us stuck, set boundaries and put your needs first. Instead of helping you to fit into the world, I help you create a place for yourself as you truly are in the world. I believe our world is better with you being YOU in it. My therapy approach focuses on the language and stories we tell ourselves and others. I believe that words are powerful in healing. I also focus on how past and current family systems have impacted you. This helps provide clarity to why we do the things we do. Finally, I integrate solution focused changes and skill building into each session. I collaborate with my clients around therapy goals and how we meet those goals. I am committed to your treatment. My work for you and your mental health doesn’t end when our session ends. I continue to work far beyond the time we meet to research, treatment plan and prepare. I expect the same level of commitment from my clients. Typically, we will meet an hour a week. The change happens in all the time between sessions. My hope for my clients is to take the insight, skills and clarity from our sessions and cultivate lasting change in daily life. A word on trauma: A traumatic event can be big or small, repetitive or a single occurrence. A traumatic event leaves a lasting impact on us. Often we can recognize these events but sometimes we can’t. Sometimes these events are insidious and become a part of our narrative about ourselves. These events can poison our self-worth. Sometimes this happens before we are even conscious of it, when we are at our most vulnerable, as children. As a trauma-informed therapist, I will honor the impact of these events, provide you with compassionate insight into the effects of trauma and create a safe place for you to, at your own pace, explore these stories. Why Teletherapy? In a world revolving around technology it might feel daunting to commit to teletherapy. I believe in maximizing the benefits of teletherapy while also focusing on creating a warm, inviting and supportive atmosphere that feels as close to being in person as possible. Teletherapy provides flexibility for both my clients and myself. This gives us the opportunity to stretch beyond the norm. Stretching beyond the norm is a prevalent theme throughout my therapy practice. With our world always moving faster, I believe that intentional use of teletherapy can help my clients use that time spent commuting to an office and waiting in a waiting room for something more meaningful. The key word here is intentional. The power of intentionality drives my practice from both the clinical standpoint and my reasoning behind practicing 100% online. Therapy can be, especially in the beginning, nerve-wracking. With the opportunity to meet from the comfort of your own home, we can mitigate some of the nerves of coming to the session. In my teletherapy practice, I integrate the same care, time and attention as I would if we were face to face. We will meet over a HIPAA compliant platform that provides the security and privacy needed to protect you. I provide supplemental handouts, reading and media to my clients via _____ as well. This allows you to have access at any time because let’s be honest, those paper copies get lost. My goal is to create a balance between the warmth and attunement necessary for a therapeutic relationship with the flexibility of teletherapy. If you’re looking to maximize your growth through teletherapy, you have come to the right place. About Me A little about me, a born and raised Nevadan, I have cherished my Northern Nevada community. As I developed the itch to expand my world, I wanted to be able to serve my beloved community and state. With limited providers in the area, I felt it important to remain connected to my roots. I also, however, yearned for the freedom to move about without the confines of a physical office space. Teletherapy provides me the opportunity to have the best of both worlds. Best of both worlds sounds like I’m dreaming but it can be a reality for all of us. Balance between life and work. If you find yourself looking for a more full, meaningful life, free from the norms that make us feel stuck, I can help guide you through that journey. A few final tidbits on me. I love the outdoors, when I’m not working, I am out in nature with my dog. Humor is a part of my personality and my therapy. We do get to have fun in therapy! I’ve been through the healing journey myself. This motivated me to enter this field. I know how scary it can be and take that into consideration. At times, I will push you outside of your comfort zone but will make sure you have the necessary support to get to the other side of healing. I always believe there is hope, even on the days when you don’t. I will also validate those hopeless days.