Leslie Gerrard is from North Carolina and has lived most of her life in the southeastern region of the United States. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her Master’s degree in Experimental Psychology from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. She chose to pursue her doctorate in applied psychology after spending one year working with a community mental health provider in Asheville, NC, and one year as a field instructor for a wilderness therapy program in northern Georgia. She is currently a doctoral candidate in the Counseling Psychology program at the University of Kentucky. Leslie’s clinical experiences include working in community mental health centers in Lexington, KY and the surrounding areas. With two years of training in university counseling centers, Leslie has experience working with a myriad of presenting concerns and diverse students. She has training in the areas of women’s issues, working with trauma survivors, and crisis management. Her theoretical perspective is interpersonal process oriented, meaning that she is interested in patterns of interpersonal interactions that have developed over the lifespan and may influence a person’s current wellbeing. Her training has been heavily influenced by multicultural and feminist perspectives and her time working in wilderness settings has led to a holistic approach with a focus on community. Leslie enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her vivacious chocolate Labrador, Joey. She likes engaging with her community and participating in a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, cycling, camping, and running.