Leane Genstler, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
Monterey, CA
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
I am an experienced Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who specializes in treating trauma, complex trauma and the impact of trauma on our nervous system. My passion lies in working with clients who have experienced past relational or attachment trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, eating disorders, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, narcissistic abuse, or anxiety and depression. I also am passionate about empowering women to use their voices, become more assertive and establish healthy boundaries for themselves and in relationships.
The decision to become a therapist has been one of the most rewarding, creative and fulfilling choices of my life. I absolutely love working with individuals to help them resolve issues that have been plaguing them, keeping them stuck or interfering with their ability to fully engage in their lives.
My passion lies in working with clients who have experienced past relational or attachment trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, eating disorders, domestic violence, or anxiety and depression. Additionally, I love working with the entire family system to help shift dysfunctional family interactional patterns.
If I had to categorize my technique, I would say that I have an 'eclectic style' and tend to weave in a wide variety of therapeutic modalities including: AF-EMDR, IFS, Guided Imagery, Expressive Arts, Energy Psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT and DBT; depending on what I believe will best serve my people and the issues they want to resolve.
Being a naturally curious person, I consider myself to be a lifelong learner, as such, I am always educating myself on new therapeutic techniques and modalities.
I am extremely relational oriented and I fully believe that a safe and trusting supportive therapeutic relationship is the starting point and foundational basis of healing. Because of this, my office space is designed to make you feel like you are in a tranquil, safe sanctuary.
To me, therapy is a collaborative process. It is a process where together we work to reduce or resolve the issues that you feel are important, and for whatever reasons are getting in the way of you living your best life.
I look forward to working with you and helping you move in a new and positive direction.
Don't stay stuck. Give me a call. Come see what a positive difference therapy can make in your life.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Professional associations
Education
John F. Kennedy University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$180 - $225Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Specialties and clinical interests
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Antagonistic Relational Stress/Intimate Partner Violence/Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Art Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Single Parents
- People with Disabilities
- 12-Step Programs
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
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Location
Sacred Space Counseling & Therapy
660 Camino Aguajito
Suite Suite 203
Monterey, CA 93940 US
Office is ADA Accessible
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Groups
- Families
Languages
- English
Website and social media