Information

Academic Interests and Expertise
  • Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Culture (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2012)
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2018)
  • Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (Regent University, 2020)
Publications
  • Leslie, S. M., Pieterse, D., Pacious, G., Vickers, B., & Williams, J. (May, 2022). Debunking Depression...exposing the falsehood and misconceptions of depression. [Workshop Presentation]. Sisters in Spirit, Virginia Beach, VA.
  • Leslie, S. M. (April, 2022). Healthy Queer: Healthy Relationships and Healthy Boundaries. [Workshop Presentation]. Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
  • Leslie, S. M. (April, 2022). Queer Mental Health: Thriving in the 2020s. [Workshop Presentation]. Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
  • Leslie, S. M. (April, 2022). Psychotherapy with LGBTQ+-Identified Individuals. [Guest Lecture]. PSY 670 Multicultural Psychology, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.
  • Leslie, S. M., Olvera, G., Vickers, B., Pieterse, D., & Pacious, G. (March, 2022). Q&A Panel on Depression. [Workshop Presentation]. Sisters In Spirit, Virginia Beach, VA.
  • Leslie, S. M., Kesterson, G., & Coddington, D. (December, 2021). Stress management skill building. [Workshop Presentation]. Enrollment Management Department, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.
  • Leslie, S. M., & Liles, H. (November, 2021). Stress management and well-being. [Workshop Presentation]. Enrollment Management Department, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.
  • Leslie, S. M., & Page, C. D. (December, 2020). Compassion fatigue, burnout, and self-care. [Webinar]. Christian Broadcasting Network, Virginia Beach, VA.
  • Leslie, S. M., & Page, C. D. (December, 2020). Have a holly jolly...COVID Christmas? [Webinar]. Christian Broadcasting Network, Virginia Beach, VA.
Professional Experience
  • 萝莉社 Counseling and Prevention Services 鈥� Wichita, KS (2022 鈥� Present)
  • Old Dominion University 鈥� Norfolk, VA (2021 鈥� 2022)
  • Chesapeake Psychological Associates 鈥� Chesapeake, VA (2020 鈥� 2021)
  • Psychological Services Center 鈥� Virginia Beach, VA (2019 鈥� 2020)
Areas of Service
  • LGBTQ+ Task Force
  • WCPIP Intern Liaison
Additional Information
  • Pronouns: They/He
  • Hobbies: Reading, Exploring bookstores (especially secondhand bookstores), Going on walks, Following the NASA Artemis mission
  • Fun facts: Bilingual 鈥� Spanish; Learning American Sign Language