Welcome to Oleander Counseling & Consulting.
I'm so glad you're here!
I'm Leila Anderson, LMFT-S,
Austin, Texas systemic therapist, speaker, trainer, supervisor, & consultant.
I specialize in clinical work with spiritual trauma, complex grief, and shame. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma-informed,
and rooted in Health At Every Size (HAES) principles. Here, all bodies and identities are welcomed and honored.
Are you ready to rediscover who you really are?
To reconnect with joy, curiosity, and persistence?
Healing is a journey of uncovering the parts of you buried under fear, shame, or others' expectations. Whether you’re navigating your identity, healing from systemic oppression, or learning to trust your body again, this is a space where you are seen, valued, and supported exactly as you are.
Here, you'll find a safe space to explore, heal, and grow—reclaiming your voice and rebuilding trust in yourself.
Your next chapter starts now. Let’s take that first step together.
Therapy
I offer trauma-informed, client-centered therapy to help you reconnect with your authentic self and lead a life guided by joy and purpose.
Clinical Supervision
As an AAMFT and Texas Approved LMFT Supervisor, I provide supportive, growth-focused licensure supervision to help LMFT Associates refine their skills and deepen their confidence in clinical work.
Consultation
I provide clinical consultation and training to individuals and organizations on topics like neurodivergence, spiritual trauma, and shame, empowering teams to better serve diverse client needs.
Selected training presentations I offer
All Behavior Makes Sense in Context: Complex Trauma and the Pathological Personality
A deep dive into how complex trauma shows up in ways that might be mistaken for personality pathology - with some side notes on the politics of the DSM.
Holy Hell: Recognizing, Honoring, and Treating Spiritual Trauma
A discussion of the ways in which the black-and-white nature of religion lends itself to development of trauma, and how we can respond to that.
The Interpersonal Self: Blending DBT and IFS to Facilitate Transformational Healing
A presentation on the integration of DBT with IFS for the treatment of trauma-influenced disorders of regulation and impulse control.
Connecting Like Elmer's: Toward a Non-Toxic Leadership Ethic
Reflections on non-toxic leadership and techniques for moving toward a more robust and ethical leadership framework.