About Us

Meet our Team of Therapists

Hi, I’m Christine Lawler.

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and I’ve been practicing therapy for almost 13 years. I have an amazing husband who I’ve been married to for 12 years, and we’ve got four darling little girls.

I’m a big believer that therapist fit is really important. Too many people give up on counseling in general because they had a poor fit with a therapist and decided counseling didn’t work. Counseling DOES work, but the therapist/client match-up is important. You want to work with someone whose personality you can jive with, and you need to believe that your therapist can actually help you. So, I’m going to tell you a little bit about myself and what sets me apart, and you can decide if I sound like the right fit for you:

I graduated from Brigham Young University, the #1 Marriage and Family Therapy program in the country. I’m not saying this to brag, only to confidently report that my education was top notch. We were constantly taught how important it is to be a fantastic therapist, because unfortunately, unskilled therapists can do more harm than good and often clients have no way of discerning. I was also taught that having a good foundational background is important, but what I do after graduation to hone my skills is what will set me apart. Because of this, I have thrown myself into reading and taking continuing education courses from the leaders in the field. I’m a critical consumer of information and I make sure that everything I do is grounded in theory.

Hi, I’m Leslie Frederick.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have long had a passion for helping and serving others.

I began my career as a social worker for a local hospice. I found great purpose in helping families navigate the unpredictable twists and turns that undoubtedly come along with the end of life for their loved ones. After many years in hospice, I transitioned to a medical social work position in a hospital, which then led me to a Clinical Social Work Intern position in an inpatient psych hospital. During this time, I enjoyed working with a range of individuals and families. The vast array of cases I encountered in the hospital allowed me to gain the experience and skills needed to serve a multitude of clients. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and believe in meeting a client where they are at in order to tailor treatment to meet their individualized needs and work towards their specific goals.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Northern Arizona University and a Masters in Social Work from UNLV. I am originally from Northwest Indiana and have lived in Las Vegas for over ten years with my husband and our three children. We love living out west and enjoy spending time traveling and exploring our neighboring states.

Hi, I’m Christopher Adams.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nearly 30 years of experience serving children, adolescents, and adults confronting various mental/behavioral health concerns, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, stress management, adjustment, and relationship challenges.

I hold graduate degrees in Clinical Psychology and Social Work and have certification as a brain injury specialist (CBIS) and an ordainment as a Christian Minister. I can meet your needs, whether clinical or spiritual. I am an adept clinician with great success giving special attention to fostering health and wellness through therapeutic relationships, exploration, and promoting personal responsibility.

Whether you are an individual or a couple needing psychological and social intervention or Christian counseling, I’m here to support you and work with you to find the peace and stability you seek.

I have worked with Christine for years. She’s smart, down to earth, and full of empathy. She is a safe place and a voice of reason. She’s the person I talk to during the highest highs and the lowest lows. She always provides non-judgmental insight and listens with understanding. I can trust her with anything.

AREAS OF FOCUS

Strengthening Marriages & Couples

I fundamentally believe that marriage should be fun. Think back to when you were first dating, when falling in love was so natural. You probably enjoyed each other. I imagine you had fun, you talked, you dreamed, you laughed, you dated and had adventures and new experiences together.

But then life happened. You grew up. You had kids, maybe some more schooling, jobs, bills and stress. Fun and flirtation was probably replaced by responsibility and survival. If you’ve disconnected over the years or hurt feelings and resentments are getting in the way of you really enjoying your relationship, I can help.

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Sex Therapy

Physical intimacy is one of the most vulnerable and problematic areas of relationships and we don’t talk about it nearly enough. So many emotional and relational dynamics are manifest through physical intimacy, like: meeting each other’s needs, giving vs taking, and feeling loved, valued and appreciated.

Add to that the complexity of hormones, having kids and stressful jobs, and diminished sex drive in one or both spouses and you’ve got breeding ground for a lot of feelings of rejection and disconnection. Read more about sex therapy by clicking below.

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Adolescent Therapy

Being a teenage girl is really, really hard. The truth is, as wonderful as a parent as I’m sure you are, there are simply things your daughter is going through that she’s not talking to you about. I get to be this adult in her life that she can talk to openly, where she won’t be judged or worry about getting in trouble, but I’m still invested in her long-term well-being.

I’m the perfect blend of role model and friend. I’m older and wiser but I’m still cool (hopefully!!) and in the know with what’s probably going on in her world. I firmly believe that it’s one of the best investments you’ll make for them.

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Faith Crisis

Experiencing doubts or questions about faith can be really overwhelming, daunting and lonely. Similarly, if you have a loved one in a faith crisis it may also feel overwhelming, scary and lonely.

Same Gender Attraction: LDS or not, coming to terms with LGBT issues can be an emotional roller coaster. You’ve probably spent most of your life up until this point trying to dismiss those feelings or “pray away the gay.” It hasn’t worked and now you’re ready to figure out what your sexuality means and how to reconcile your testimony.

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Sleep Training

Newsflash! Sleep is critical to our emotional and physical well-being. We all know this, yet somehow, we all walk around tired and we just accept exhaustion as part of adulthood. That doesn’t need to be the case, getting quality sleep again is possible.

If you have chronic insomnia, I can help! I’m specially trained in a method called CBT-I that’s proven to be the most effective behavioral treatment for insomnia out there. It’s a super cool process that retrains your brain to sleep well again

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Self Discovery/Empowerment

Whether it’s depression, anxiety or just some things about yourself or your past you want to figure out and overcome, we’ll work together on your self-empowerment and overcoming these negative feelings, I love this type of work because it truly helps you reconnect with yourself again!

We’ll identify that pesky negative voice in your head and I’ll teach you some tools to shut him/her up and help you regain your self-confidence and self-love. Let’s find that inner peace you’re seeking.

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LET’S TALK

Ready to take the next step towards healing? Let’s schedule a free consultation. We serve individuals and couples in the Las Vegas & Summerlin areas.