The Inner Path, PLLC
Leslie Hubbard, MA, LPC
Offices in Avon & Farmington
info@theinnerpathpllc.com
(860) 325-0244
״We are all children of one great mother, Nature."
~Charles Dickens
About Me
I created The Inner Path to offer encouragement, compassion, and support to individuals on their healing journey. This practice evolved from my own personal healing path and more than twenty years of dedicated professional work in the fields of school counseling, mental health, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, and integrative wellness. I love helping my clients live their best lives - strengthening their sense of self, building confidence and connection, and finding purpose in a way that feels authentic and meaningful. Most importantly I want my clients to feel hopeful and know that they are not alone.
When not working, I try to focus on the simple things that keep me grounded and energized. I am usually spending time with my family, walking the dogs, running, playing pickleball, volunteering with my farm animal friends, or out in the yard. I am also an avid reader, an adventurous traveler and hiker, and a continuous seeker of Connecticut’s best pizza. Engaging in these passions, being outdoors, and surrounding myself with the people and animals I love brings me great comfort and joy.
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Leslie Hubbard, MA, LPC
Leslie Hubbard, MA, LPC
My Professional Journey
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and CT School Counselor (K-12).
I bring a broad, practical perspective to therapy, with a particular understanding of the developmental, academic, relational, and emotional challenges that arise throughout adolescence and adulthood.
I began my career as an independent school educator and coach before earning my M.A. in School Counseling. Over the last 25 years, I have served in a variety of private, community, and school-based settings including Associate Director of Counseling at Miss Porter's School, middle school counselor in Avon and Burlington, mobile crisis clinician for Wheeler Clinic, volunteer grief counselor for The Cove Center for Grieving Children and Families, and clinician in several private practices. My experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and families is a foundational part of my professional life and equally important to me as an LGBTQIA+ parent. I strive to maintain a space where people can explore identity, relationships, values, and life experiences openly and honestly, without judgment or assumptions.
Clinical Training & Areas of Practice
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Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Holistic and Integrative: Psychodynamic Therapy, Humanistic/Person-Centered, Mind-Body Therapies, Nature-Based Therapy
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Trauma & Grief Recovery: Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Practices, Grief and Loss Counseling, Crisis Intervention & Support
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Nervous System & Somatic Regulation: Nervous System Regulation and Awareness, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) & Mindfulness-Based Interventions
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Relational & Systemic Frameworks: Interpersonal (IPT) and Family Systems Therapy, Mediation and Conflict Resolution
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Neurodivergence & Executive Functioning: Support for ADHD, Autism, Executive Functioning, and Social-Emotional Skill Development
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Identity & Affirming Care: LGBTQIA+ Affirming Practices, Resources and Support for Gender-Affirming Care
Meet Sadie, my future therapy dog!
A Holistic Perspective
While my practice is grounded in established, evidence-informed therapeutic approaches, I believe meaningful healing involves the whole person. Our emotional well-being is deeply woven into our physical health, relationships, environment, spirituality, and sense of purpose. Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis, I strive to understand you holistically, within the context of your unique life experiences, daily practices, strengths, values, and goals. I also believe deeply that true wellness happens when we honor the mind body connection. Our thoughts carry power and energy, acting as an internal compass that shapes our daily health and well-being. When we care for the whole self, we come into alignment and can connect more meaningfully with the world around us.
In addition to my clinical training, I bring over a decade of experience studying and practicing complementary wellness disciplines, including Reiki energy healing, functional nutrition, exercise and fitness, and herbal remedies. While these practices are distinct from traditional psychotherapy, they have informed my understanding of mindfulness, relaxation, and embodiment. Together, we can explore the many diverse pathways available to help you find balance, connection, and peace.