About
Haven Family Solutions
When you're facing big questions about mental health, education, or safety, knowing where to start can feel impossible.
There’s no shortage of information out there—the difficulty isn't finding answers-it's filtering for quality and fit.
What I Stand For
​Haven Family Solutions was created to help families cut through the confusion. With 25 years of specialized experience in private treatment settings, I provide knowledgeable, objective support for parents and caregivers navigating complex behavioral, emotional, and developmental concerns. Whether you’re seeking guidance for a child, adolescent, young adult, or adult, my role is to help you understand your options and move forward with a plan that makes sense for your unique situation.
I offer therapeutic placement consulting, parent coaching, home-based case management, and crisis support—with no program affiliations or financial incentives. I work solely for you and your family.
Why Families Work with Haven
National, up-to-date insight into therapeutic programs and services
Objective recommendations with no commissions or kickbacks
Direct collaboration with families, providers, and treatment teams
Limited caseload for consistent availability and responsiveness
A steady partner through emotionally and logistically complex decisions
Areas of Specialization
Haven Family Solutions works with families facing complex situations—including those where “nothing has worked so far.”
Common areas of focus include:
Neurodevelopmental & Learning Differences
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (including NVLD and Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder)
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ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence
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Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia
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Learning and attention challenges
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School avoidance
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Underdeveloped independent living skills
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PDA (Demand Avoidance)
Family Dynamics & Identity
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Adoption and attachment issues
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Divorce and family conflict
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Grief and loss
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Gender and sexual identity exploration
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Relationship struggles and peer dynamics
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Failure to Thrive/Failure to Launch
Psychiatric Conditions
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Bipolar Disorder
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Thought Disorder
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Schizoaffective Disorder
Emotional & Behavioral Health
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Depression and mood disorders
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Anxiety and OCD
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PTSD and Complex PTSD
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Oppositional behavior and personality disorders
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Self-harm and emotional dysregulation
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Underachievement and lack of motivation
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Low self-esteem and social skill deficits
Risk Behaviors & Addictions
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Substance use and recovery
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Digital/media addiction, including gaming and pornography
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Sexual misconduct, reactivity, or promiscuity
Don’t see your concern listed?
I support families facing all types of challenges—reach out anytime. If I am not the best professional to support you, I will steer you to someone who is.
I am here for you:
Meet Paula Leslie, MA, LCPC
Founder, Therapeutic & Educational Placement Specialist
Paula brings 25 years of clinical and consulting experience to Haven Family Solutions. Her background spans residential treatment, community mental health, outpatient therapy, and private educational consulting.
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She holds an M.A. Ed. in Counseling and has completed advanced training in:
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SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)
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NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model for Complex Trauma & Attachment)
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Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (600-Hour Certification)
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Emotional Leadership & Trauma-Informed Practice
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Next Steps
If you're facing a crisis and need immediate placement within the next 24–48 hours, please call directly. I will talk through the situation and help you take the next right step—quickly and clearly.
If your situation isn’t urgent but you’re ready to explore support options, schedule a free 20-minute consultation. It’s a chance to talk through your concerns and see if Haven is the right fit for your family.