Dr. Vickya Leslie, PhDSpecializing in trauma, borderline personality, and couples counseling.

Registered Psychological Associate offering therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups by telehealth and in person in Saratoga and Santa Cruz. Practices under the supervision of Dr. Roberta Rubin, PhD, Licensed Psychologist (PSY 12748).

  • PSB 94028100
  • Telehealth · Saratoga · Santa Cruz
Dr. Vickya Leslie, Registered Psychological Associate

About Dr. Leslie

Specialties include trauma, borderline personality, couples counseling, LGBTQIA+, and ethical non-monogamy.

I’m a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to helping clients navigate life’s challenges and build meaningful, fulfilling lives. My style blends evidence-based techniques with a warm, supportive environment, empowering you to explore your thoughts and emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and foster personal growth.

I use humanistic, attachment-based, and emotion-focused approaches to guide my work. I believe that relational wounds and trauma are often at the root of many of the struggles we experience. I help clients explore and process these wounds, while developing a deeper understanding of where the initial pain may have begun. When I speak of relationships, I am not only referring to relationships with partners or family. Our relationships can include our connections to work, religion, community, and other areas of life in which we relate to something outside of ourselves.

I’m here to provide guidance and support as we work together to understand what may be making life feel difficult right now. Together, we can explore these challenges and create a path toward healing, resilience, deeper self-understanding, and meaningful change.

Specialties & approach

The areas Dr. Leslie focuses on, the methods Dr. Leslie draws from, and who Dr. Leslie works with.

Specialties

  • Trauma
  • Borderline Personality
  • Couples Counseling
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy

Approaches

  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Attachment-Based
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Dance/Movement Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Narrative Therapy

Works with

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • People with Disabilities
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Kink/Diverse Sexualities

A practical first step, without pressure.

Start with a free consultation with our care team. Mention Dr. Leslie by name, and we will help you take the next step.

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License
Registered Psychological Associate PSB 94028100 (supervised)
Supervision
Dr. Roberta Rubin, PhD, Licensed Psychologist (PSY 12748)
Format
Telehealth (video); in person in Saratoga and Santa Cruz
Languages
English
Clients
Individuals, couples, families, and groups; young adults, adults, and elders
Fees
Sliding Scale $100 - $275
Consultation
Free introductory consultation
Education
Doctoral Degree, Clinical Psychology, Saybrook University; Master's Degree, Clinical Psychology, Saybrook University; Master's Degree, Kinesiology, Saint Mary's College of California; Bachelor's Degree, Kinesiology, California State University, Northridge
Pronouns
They/Them/Theirs
Offices
Saratoga · Santa Cruz

Questions before you begin.

Starting therapy is personal. These are a few practical things you may want to know first.

Dr. Leslie works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, including young adults (18-24), adults (24+), and elders (65+).

Dr. Leslie is a registered psychological associate in California and practices under the supervision of Dr. Roberta Rubin, PhD, Licensed Psychologist (PSY 12748), as California requires for registered associates.

Dr. Leslie offers telehealth (video) appointments and in-person sessions in Saratoga and Santa Cruz.

Listed fees: Sliding Scale $100 - $275. See fees & insurance for out-of-network reimbursement, HSA/FSA, and sliding scale options.

Request a free consultation through the Alira Family Therapy consultation calendar and mention Dr. Leslie by name.

This practice is not an emergency service. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and available 24/7. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

You can begin with questions.

You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. A free consultation is a chance to ask questions and see whether working with Dr. Leslie feels like the right fit.

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