Where Compassion Meets Strength

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve never done it before. You don’t need to know what to say or where to begin. We can figure that out together.

Specializing in trauma and trained in EMDR, I work with adults and teens who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or affected by past or present experiences and relationships . Therapy is a place where you can talk openly about what’s going on, better understand yourself, and learn healthier ways to cope and move forward.

I’m Maureen LeBlanc, LMHC-D, owner of Gentle Strength Mental Health Counseling PLLC.  I am trauma trained and use an integrated approach that focuses on body awareness and emotional regulation to calm the nervous system. My approach is warm, supportive, and tailored to you. Depending on what you need, I may use EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, somatic techniques, or parts work.

You don’t have to have everything figured out 

before reaching out. We’ll start with where you are.

I earned my Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University and my Bachelors Degree in Psychology at St. Josephs College.. My interest in helping people heal from trauma began during my internship, providing therapy to survivors of domestic violence. There, I helped women and children to build confidence, set boundaries, improve communication, and develop healthier relationships.

Since then, I have spent several years working with adults and teens in private practice. During that time, I became especially interested in helping others understand how trauma can continue to affect the way we feel about ourselves, respond to stress, and connect with others.

I am trained in EMDR, parts work, and somatic techniques and use an integrated approach that helps to balance the nervous system and create safety and stability. These approaches allow us to go beyond simply talking about what happened and address the root of the issue. Together, we can work on understanding patterns, managing difficult emotions, becoming aware of how your body responds to stress and feel more confident and in control of your life.

You don’t need to know which type of therapy you need. That’s something we can figure out together.

• Trauma/PTSD/C-PTSD
• Setting boundaries 
• Improving self-esteem & self-worth
• Addressing codependency 
• Narcissistic abuse
• Relationship difficulties
• Anxiety, worry & panic
• Feeling triggered or overwhelmed
• Depression & mood disorders
• OCD
• Fears & phobias
• Grief & loss
• Stress & burnout
• Major life changes
• Addictions
• Feeling disconnected or “checked out”
• Exploring spirituality
• LGBTQ+ affirming support

Phone: (631) 502-5232      Email:  maureenleblanc@gentlestrengthmhc.com