Leif Stringer Relationship & Communication Counseling - Gainesville, Florida

Natalya B.

I have been working with Leif for close to a year and cannot express how instrumental he has been to helping me navigate one of the most difficult periods of my life. Aside from Leif's exceptional understanding of psychology and interpersonal relations, he has an innate capacity to make you feel safe, heard and validated. Speaking with Leif feels like talking to an old friend who believes in you and provides you with a safe refuge to work through your struggles. Throughout our work together, Leif has never made me feel judged and, instead, has expertly created the space for me to reach my own conclusions. He has been instrumental in helping me to make sense of my contentious divorce, my family dynamics, my relationship with myself. Most importantly, Leif has taught me to have greater faith in myself, my ability to make healthy choices, and my resilience. As a result of working with Leif, I have come to feel more confident, more connected with my essence and with Source, and more willing to extend myself the grace and compassion which he has always shown towards me.

David T.

My wife and I have been seeing Leif for about six months now. We've been married 20 years and have seen couples counsellors on and off for years. We both agree he is one of the best if not the best. I am less emotionally attuned than my wife but Leif has been patient and encouraging, and I feel I am becoming not only a better partner but also growing personally. He is keenly observant of our emotional states throughout our Zoom sessions and gently guides us to do the same to improve our interactions as a couple. An experienced and compassionate guide.

Amanda W.

Working with Leif has been a great experience. My husband and I have been meeting with him weekly for about six months now, via video chat. Leif is a thoughtful listener and asks great questions. He has very skillfully helped us create a safe space for discussions where there is room for all emotions and points of view. Leif has helped us talk through our patterns of conflict and find new ways to connect. Our relationship has really strengthened and grown, and we are both so thankful for the ways Leif has contributed to that growth!

Maureen

First, I want to say this is my first review, me writing this publicly speaks to the level of care, hope, understanding, growth and effectiveness working with Leif has offered me. What I found most supportive in working with Leif is having a greater understanding of my emotional bonding. I felt held with love and tenderness, first modeled by Leif and then myself. I feel much more freedom-from shame, confusion, fear, grief and anger. I have a greater ability to move from a place of choice, awareness and acceptance. I am deeply grateful for this experience.

Philip V.

My wife and I have been working with Leif since 2017, each individually and in joint sessions. With his gentle and honest guidance we have been able to learn how to approach difficult conversations in a positive and supportive way. I have learned so much about how to be a better listener, how to hold space for others when they need it and how to recognize and honor my own needs. The work we have done and are doing together is dramatically life altering and I am forever grateful. Leif is terrific.

TheBodybuildingVegan

Leif has been instrumental in assisting my family with new ways to positively engage and interact with one another. Leif has done what I thought might be impossible as far as improving the relationships I have with my family members. I feel fully able to express my own wants and interests without being judged in a negative manner. I highly recommend his services to anyone that might need counseling, coaching, or therapy to improve themselves or their relationships with others.

Isabell S.

As a Marriage and Family therapist, I refer many individuals, couples and families I counsel to also work Leif. Communication is a learned skill many never develop - yet it is the key to satisfying and fulfilling relationships. Leif takes a direct, yet compassionate approach in his specialty and I receive such wonderful feedback from my clients who have worked with him. Leif has a huge passion for helping people, and I am thrilled to have such a powerful resource in providing extraordinary care to my clients. Thank you Leif!

Amy R. V.

Leif builds a beautiful bridge between my husband and my communication barrier‘s… He’s attuned to the energy exchange between two people, not only listening to what we’re saying, but hearing what we are NOT saying. He decodes our vulnerabilities to effectively and efficiently get to the heart of the matter. Bringing focus to the simplicity of life’s complexities, Leif offers practical, unconventional, and realistic life tools to facilitate change from ineffective, relationship sabotaging habits to sustainable, deeply satisfying connections both internally and externally. He gently reminds us that when we change the music, the dance changes... Leif is not afraid to challenge our pre-existing beliefs which help us re-write our life story. Also, his willingness to work within our family schedule further demonstrates his commitment and compassion towards our family’s unique needs.

Leif has undeniably found his calling in Life Coaching, and we feel extraordinarily blessed to be doing the hard work of relationship maintenance together with him lighting our path. If you’re having doubts on whether you can make your relationship work and have tried traditional couple’s therapy, don’t give up before giving Leif Coaching a try... As my hubby simply stated, “We finally found the right tool for the job!”