Hi, I’m Leslie Taylor.
Marriage and Family Therapist, Author, Speaker, Trainer, Pastor, Consultant, Coach
I hope these resources serve you, and help you live a more fulfilling life.
Expertise.
M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy, Colorado State University, 1995
B.S. Human Development and Family Studies, Colorado State University, 1992
Therapeutic modalities: CBT, Solutions-Focused Therapy
Certified Consultant, The Compassion Method, 2023
Certified Health Coach, Health Coach Institute, 2017
Volunteer/Trainer, Bethel Global Response, 2012-Present
Licensed Minister, Bethel Church Redding, 2015-Present
“I love my clients.”
What will you experience?
Many clients come to me with the burning questions: “Am I broken? Am I weird?” I’ll help give you a sense of what is and what isn’t normal in your life & relationships, and together, we’ll brainstorm solutions to the challenges you’re facing. You’ll leave feeling valued, seen, and heard, experiencing a fresh wave of hope, healing, and direction.
What’s my background?
I’m a leader, trainer, mentor, and coach—particularly passionate about helping my clients navigate and master the second half of life. As a speaker, I hope to captivate my audience with a personable presentation style and practical nuggets of wisdom, infused with authentic transparency, vulnerability, and heart. Drawing upon 60+ years of life experiences, a deep love for the Lord, and a unique background in counseling, law enforcement, disaster relief, and ministry, my hope is to be an influential voice of resiliency and hope.
There are multiple ways to connect with my team and I…
The Transformation Center
Temporarily numbing pain only results in deeper issues. Rather than seeking short term remedies, seek healing and total transformation.
A Listening Friend
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. We’re here to offer a non-judgmental listening ear when you need it the most.
Hope. Healing. Direction.
Additional Resources.
Coming soon!
Other Available Services.
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Private Life Coach
As life progresses, so do our wants, needs, and circumstances. Let me help you navigate.
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Author
I write to help others process through their journey.
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Speaking
I love speaking in order to help others through sharing my own story and the insights I’ve learned along the way.
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One-Time Consultant
I provide a gentle process to promote healing.
Biography.
I started out my career path as a Marriage and Family Therapist, and now I’m back full circle after 25 years of experience as a police officer, crisis pastor, business woman, and disaster worker!
My husband, Tom, and I moved to Redding in 2007 for me to attend BSSM. I was the Director of Bethel’s Pastor on Call ministry from 2009-2016. I’m also a senior advisor with Bethel Global Response.
I know life doesn’t always turn out like we expected. I’ve experienced a lot of deeply painful life experiences myself. Yet I’ve been told (and know) that I’m a carrier of hope and resiliency. I’m very solution-focused and believe in looking at the pieces we have in our hands today to figure out how to move forward. I believe that when someone invites you into their life, it’s a sacred space. I lean heavily on the Holy Spirit to guide me in each session. He always shows up with wisdom and love.
Closest to my heart are my husband, my daughter in heaven, and my 2 sons, a daughter-in-law, and 4 grandchildren who live in Colorado.
I love many things but a warm beach, puzzles, riding my bike, watching the birds feeding in my backyard, easy hikes, and coffee dates with friends are a few of my favorites.
A little bit about me...
What Clients are Saying.
"Leslie is so patient and thoughtful. She helped me navigate a very difficult experience…"
J.R.
"I was able to work through my grief and find peace and healing…"
T.H.
Get in Touch!
Please reach out if you have any questions, want to book me for a speaking engagement, or connect about other opportunities.
