About
Leslie de Graaf, LMHC-QS, is a licensed mental health counselor, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant, clinical supervisor, and author with over 15 years of experience in trauma therapy, education, and professional training. She is the founder of Tampa EMDR and Everthrive Counseling.
Alongside her clinical work, Leslie teaches Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to K–12 students, helping them build self-awareness, resilience, and emotional regulation. She has also served as a school counselor, taught career readiness programs, and partners with vocational rehabilitation agencies to support students and adults with disabilities transitioning into independent living and employment.
As both a trauma specialist and an empty-nest mom, Leslie writes with warmth and clinical insight—offering readers hope, healing, and practical tools for navigating life’s transitions.
