Leslie Marchand, LCSW

Leslie Marchand is a licensed therapist (LCSW) in the state of Texas, a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) through Yoga Alliance, and certified Destination Method life coach (TDM) through Telos Healing Center. Leslie is the Founder/President of SoYoCo Wellness Services. Through SoYoCo, she offers continuing education (CEU) workshops on personal and professional self-care; employee wellness programs; group, private and custom yoga classes at Kahanu Yoga & Meditation Spa in northwest Houston; Personal Renewal Groups for women; and public speaking on work-life balance.

Leslie received her Bachelor’s degree in social work from Texas Christian University and her Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. During her 25 year career she has worked in homeless shelters, affordable housing programs, mental health services, medical social work and hospice care. She has taught yoga in health clubs, community centers, yoga studios, a community college and a medical school. Leslie is always learning and applying the latest research and tools in the areas of positive psychology, the integration of mindfulness and somatic practices into therapy, the creation and maintenance of new habits, and how to foster a sense of happiness, purpose and meaning in life.

Leslie and her family contribute to community wellness by raising and selling grass-fed pastured poultry and farm fresh eggs through their family business, Whitehurst Heritage Farms.