Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in San Diego
At Five Tribes Therapy, we specialize in providing individualized mental health care rooted in over two decades of clinical experience. Our practice integrates eclectic therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), tailored to address depression, anxiety, PTSD, and complex trauma. With a deep understanding of Indigenous American cultural issues and transracial adoption challenges, we offer culturally sensitive counseling for individuals and couples.Our founder, Leslie A. Campbell, LCSW, brings personal and professional insight into mind/body/spirit connections through her own health journey and extensive work with diverse populations. We prioritize building strong therapeutic alliances, emphasizing communication skills, coping strategies, and holistic wellness. Our services are designed to foster personal growth, emotional resilience, and meaningful life changes through evidence-based practices and compassionate care.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Indigenous American Counseling
Trauma Treatment
Mind/Body/Spirit Wellness
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical experience in mental health therapy.
- Our eclectic approach combines ACT, CBT, DBT, and Family Systems Therapy.
- Specialized counseling for Indigenous American cultural and identity issues.
- Personal insight into mind/body/spirit connections through weight loss surgery experience.
- Flexible appointment hours available by special request.
What people say
Compassionate and sensitive
Effective trauma treatment
Cultural understanding
Non-judgmental support
Family-centered care
Services
Individual Therapy
One-on-one mental health counseling focusing on emotional wellness and personal growth. Our sessions help clients develop coping strategies for depression, anxiety, and trauma. With over 20 years of experience, we create safe spaces for self-exploration and healing through evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for relationship challenges and communication improvement. We help couples build stronger connections through structured sessions that address conflict resolution and emotional intimacy. Our approach maintains therapeutic neutrality while fostering mutual understanding and growth.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Evidence-based treatment focusing on psychological flexibility and mindfulness. This approach helps clients manage difficult thoughts and emotions through six core processes. We use ACT to treat PTSD, anxiety, and depression by promoting values-driven behavioral changes and emotional acceptance.
Indigenous American Counseling
Specialized support for Indigenous American identity and cultural issues. Our services address acculturation challenges and transracial adoption experiences. With personal and professional expertise, we provide culturally sensitive counseling that respects traditional practices while addressing modern mental health needs.
Mind/Body/Spirit Wellness
Integrated approach connecting physical, mental, and spiritual health. Drawing from personal experience with weight loss surgery, we help clients achieve balance through mindfulness practices. This holistic perspective addresses comorbid health conditions and promotes overall well-being through therapeutic lifestyle changes.
People
Leslie A. Campbell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Leslie Campbell, LCSW, has over 20 years of mental health experience, specializing in trauma treatment and Indigenous American cultural issues. She founded Five Tribes Therapy in 2013 after working in child protective services and crisis care. Her practice integrates multiple therapeutic approaches with personal insights from transracial adoption and weight loss surgery experiences.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I use an eclectic approach combining ACT, CBT, DBT, and Family Systems Therapy tailored to each client's needs.
Do you specialize in Indigenous American cultural issues?
Yes, I have extensive experience working with Indigenous American communities and address cultural identity challenges in therapy.
How does Acceptance and Commitment Therapy work?
ACT helps clients accept difficult emotions while committing to values-driven actions that improve quality of life.
What are your office hours?
Regular hours are Tuesday-Thursday 8am-6pm with special request appointments available other times.
Do you offer teletherapy sessions?
Yes, I provide telemedicine therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote counseling options.
