About Leslie Rowe, Telehealth Clinician
Leslie Rowe of Precipice Counseling in Tooele, UT, is a licensed and certified social worker. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social work at Brigham Young University and her master’s degree in social work at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, TX. Leslie brings experience from the Division of Family Services in Salt Lake City and as the Clinical Director for the Women and Children in Crisis in Provo, UT. Leslie has 32 years of combined postgraduate employment and lived experience.
Leslie married her husband in 1988, and together they have four children. Her life philosophy can be summed up by author/teacher Michael Singer in the “Untethered Soul”: “What actually gives life meaning is the willingness to live it.”
Leslie’s Views on Mental Health and Wellness and Other Topics
As part of our effort to help connect you with a clinician that would best serve you, here are Leslie’s opinions and perspectives on the following important topics.
Therapeutic Journey
When I first began my journey into clinical social work in 1990, I was driven by a desire to make a difference in people’s lives. I choose to embrace an evidence and strengths-based approach that prioritizes the inherent value and potential of every individual.
I believe challenges are opportunities for growth. We develop coping strategies that are rooted in our values and experiences. This approach has also been a source of personal growth. Therapy includes providing solutions and also fostering an environment where clients can explore and discover their own paths forward.
Passion
It’s easy to become discouraged by some of the issues we face, but a strengths-based approach reminds us that change is always possible. Every small step we take towards our goals is evidence of courage, resilience and potential.
I am inspired daily by the capacity for change and healing that exists within each person.
Medications
I believe that medication use should be tailored to everyone’s unique needs and circumstances. The best practice involves carefully weighing benefits, risks, and side effects. After those aspects are considered, I see the use of medication as one part of a comprehensive treatment plan, including therapy and self-care strategies.
Politics | Religion Opinions
I have learned to make sense of the human mind and behaviors through the I-System model of care, which makes sense of personal behaviors and our relationship with the world around us. As a passionate learner, I continue my learning in pursuing certification and self-taught skills to travel the journey of recovery with those I serve. I practice the teachings of “Becoming Your Best” with those who work with me and practice it myself. I believe any dream is achievable with the right amount of effort and know-how.
Call Precipice Counseling at 435-200-3107 to schedule an appointment with Leslie.
