About Me
I have a few simple pleasures in my life that give me the space to get back to my self and simply enjoy being present in my own skin. Nothing feels better than just being myself. I have learned, from a young age, that the noise in my head and tension in my body that holds the worries and fears of my life, are not my true nature. They are the business and busy-ness of my life and sometimes do need attention, but they are not ALL that I am. In fact, sometimes all of that noise isn't even real.
These "simple pleasures" were realized at a young age. I remember helping my grandmother around her old house when I was a child of about 8 or 10. I loved this time because she taught me how to work, and how to rest and go back to my Self. We may have been busy washing windows or baking, and then she would say, "Let's sit a bit and have a cup of tea!" My soul knew what this meant, and now looking back, I am very thankful for this time. My grandmother would make the space for us to just be with ourselves and enjoy some simple conversation. I loved to listen to her, and I felt that she truly listened to me. She was present. She was there with me which made it easy for me to relax, and together we sipped our favorite orange and spice tea, and the moment was real.
Also, at a young age, I found healing and peace in nature. I would take my trustworthy dog, a St. Bernard named Heidi, for a walk and find a favorite rock under some pine trees at the park across the street from my house. My dog and I would sit on or near the rock depending on if the pine needles were wet. We would just sit. The smell of the pine, the smooth strength of the black rock, the quiet beauty of the trees and all that held me in that place were comforting and nurturing. I was able to come back to my Self again and again which has been a resource that I have developed and depend on now in my adult life. My ablility to attune to nature and her natural rhythms has been enormously healing in my life as I have been able to become more in tune with and accepting of my Self.
In my work as a therapist and coach, I create space for clients to connect to their true nature and gently discover who they are in relationship to the story of their lives. I have pursued several avenues in regard to training and education to fill my tool box with tools to do this work and be a worthy guide. (See credentials page). You do not have to do this alone! My life experience and own personal healing journey have also taught me what it truly means to change from within. This is challenging work, and it is awesome when you discover your own innate internal resources that heal on a soul level. I am able to facilitate transformation and healing because I understand what needs to happen through my own personal life experience, work, and training. Transformation is possible and does happen in the right conditions! Nothing feels better than to be comfortable and free to be in your own skin, connected, and at peace.
If you find yourself ready to take steps towards transformation from within that ultimately facilitates and supports optimum health, then I am here to be present to you and provide the space to do this sacred healing work.
Thank you for your interest,
Leslie Kay Maitri
4425 Randolph Road
The Cotswold Building
Suite 316
Charlotte, NC 28211
704-458-5561
