Leigh van Rootselaar
CounsellingOkotoks
About Leigh
###Meet Leigh
###Adult Therapist (18+)
My practice is rooted in warmth, curiosity, and care as I support adults who are exploring their identity, navigating life’s challenges, deepening relationships, and learning how to thrive. I strive to create a gentle and engaging therapeutic space where you can feel safe enough to be vulnerable, seen, and truly understood.
I bring experience supporting individuals living with trauma, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, addiction, and emotion dysregulation. My approach is informed not only by clinical training but also by lived experience, as a therapist who identifies as queer, I’m passionate about offering therapy that embraces and affirms queer and gender-diverse individuals. My work is rooted in anti-oppressive values, and I align with queer, feminist, racial justice, and body liberation movements.
I draw from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment Theory to offer individualized counselling that meets you where you are. I also provide trauma treatment using Accelerated Resolution Therapy, a powerful modality that supports healing without requiring detailed re-telling of traumatic memories.
I truly believe that meaningful therapy happens when you feel safe enough to explore your pain and your truth. My role is to walk beside you as we build a collaborative, creative space where healing and growth can take root. If you're longing to feel more grounded, connected, and aligned with who you are, I would be honoured to support you on that journey.
Client Focus
- Adults
- LGBTQ+ Community
Clinical Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- Emotional Regulation
- Exploration of Gender Identity & Expression
- Trauma & Systemic Oppression
- Relationship and Family Challenges
- Addiction
- Grief & Loss
- Self Esteem
- Stress Management
Treatment Approaches
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment Based Therapy
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Somatic Trauma Processing
- Relational Approach
- Strengths Based
- Mindfulness
[Member of Trans Affirming Network](https://www.skippingstone.ca/network)
[Member of Breaking Free Foundation of Trauma Therapists](https://www.breakingfreefoundation.ca/okotoks-therapists)
- Often treats
- AnxietyEmotion RegulationSelf EsteemStress
- Credentials
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
First time, or a new issue
Individual Counselling Session
60-minute in-person session.
2 optionsConsultation
15-minute phone consultation for new clients.
2 optionsAssessment (
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28 Sept 6 openings
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