Dr. Rebecca Leslie, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, and practice owner with extensive experience building and scaling successful group therapy practices. She is the founder of Best Within You Therapy & Wellness, a private pay private practice that has grown to a multidisciplinary team of 12 practitioners and receives over 1,000 client inquires a year. She also started an eating disorder intensive outpatient program.
Dr. Leslie earned her Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) at Nova Southeastern University and completed her doctoral internship at Northwestern University. She has worked in medical settings, counseling centers, and private practices. Her clinical background emphasizes thoughtful, individualized care and evidence-based approaches that support lasting change. This strong clinical foundation has shaped not only her work with clients, but also her leadership and vision as a practice owner.
Dr. Rebecca Leslie, PsyD
My Story
Like many therapists trying to start a group therapy practice, I did what felt necessary at the time—but wasn’t sustainable.
In the beginning, I:
Worked 10–12 hour days
Took on everything myself instead of building support
Grew without systems in place
Forced myself to do marketing I disliked and wasn’t good at (including platforms that drained me)
That approach works temporarily.
It does not work long term.
This is not how I run my practice now.
Today, my group therapy practice operates with:
Clear, repeatable hiring systems
Effective marketing strategies that align with my strengths and energy
Defined leadership and operations structures
Processes that allow the practice to grow without relying on me doing everything
My group therapy private practice supports my life and allows me to live my life instead of consuming it.
Why Therapists Trust Me
I built and sustained a thriving group therapy practice while becoming a mom, proving that growth does not have to come at the expense of your life or your family.
I’ve turned three solo practices into group therapy practices
I’ve spent years providing group practice coaching for therapists at different stages of growth
I founded a consultation group for established group practice owners in Atlanta, focused on real operational and leadership challenges
I run a thriving practice of therapists and registered dietitians that receives 1,000+ client inquiries per year
I’ve invested in extensive mentorship and coaching—working directly with multiple SEO teams, healthcare and employment attorneys, HR professionals, and CEOs to build scalable systems
My work combines clinical integrity, strategic business insight, and proven systems—designed specifically for therapists who want to grow without sacrificing their values or their livess