About Us

Strive Co-Directors Dr. Brett Kennedy and Tracy Markle, MA, LPC, are invested in helping clients embrace better mental health and wellness.  On this page, you can learn about Dr. Leslie Alter’s educational background, areas of specialty, and professional experience. To learn more about working with Dr. Alter, please click the button below and set up a complimentary 20-minute consultation with her.

LESLIE ALTER, PsyD

LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Leslie Alter received her B.A. in Psychology and Spanish from the University of Michigan and her doctorate from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California, where she gained experience working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan.

Leslie believes the therapeutic relationship is of the utmost importance. Meeting her patients where they’re at, Leslie creates a collaborative environment for self-discovery that addresses challenges, celebrates positives, and welcomes everything in between. Leslie values the unique qualities and identities each individual brings to the therapy room. Her approach to treatment is warm, spacious, and authentic.

Leslie treats a wide array of mental health presentations, including anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, grief, identity exploration, and relationship issues. She specializes in working with clients who identify as neurodiverse, including but not limited to Autism, ADHD, and sensory processing issues. Her client-centered approach is rooted in a psychodynamic framework, focusing on attachment relationships and deep-seated emotional and behavioral patterns to improve self-awareness for enduring change.