Introducing Courage Counseling, a mental health collective.
Courage Counseling Collective is a private counseling practice led by Leslie Gayk, LPC. I currently provide individual therapy for adults seeking support with trauma, anxiety, stress, and relationship concerns. The name “Collective” reflects the belief that healing happens in connection: with ourselves, with others, and within a supportive community.
My approach
Healing takes courage — and if you’re here, you’ve already taken a powerful first step. My approach to therapy is grounded, compassionate, and trauma-informed. I believe people don’t heal through pressure or perfection — they heal through safety, gentleness, and connection.
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed on the inside, even if they appear “put together” on the outside. So our work together starts with slowing down, helping your nervous system feel calmer, and making sense of the patterns you’ve developed to cope and survive. I honor those parts of you — and together, we explore healthier ways to feel grounded, secure, and connected.
My style is collaborative and relational. I don’t sit back silently, and I won’t tell you who to be. Instead, we’ll work side-by-side, with curiosity, honesty, and compassion and at a pace that respects your story and your body. I integrate evidence-based, trauma-informed tools with a deeply human approach, so therapy feels safe, steady, and supportive rather than clinical or cold.
You don’t have to prove your pain, minimize it, or hold it all together here. This is a space where you get to breathe, feel, and be cared for while building the courage to step into a healthier relationship with yourself and the people in your life.
Providing you with a safe space to relax
Life asks so much of you. When you come to therapy, I want it to feel like a break from all of that, a gentle pause. Even online, we can create a peaceful, nurturing environment where you feel supported, seen, and emotionally safe.
Location
Courage Counseling Collective is a telehealth-only practice based in Texas.
I provide online counseling to adult clients located anywhere in the state of Texas.
Our services
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Therapy
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Coaching

