Empathy in Every Session,
Healing in Every Heart,
Nurturing Your Path to Wellness
Where Healing Begins
At Nurturing Therapy Services, we’re more than a therapy practice – we’re your dedicated partners in personal growth, healing, and well-being. Our therapists provide evidence-based support for individuals ready to embrace positive change. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, we’re here to walk beside you, creating a safe and compassionate space for healing. Your journey to a more peaceful and empowered life starts here.
Meet Our Nurturers
Our team of compassionate therapists are dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where every individual feels seen and valued. Guided by empathy and evidence-based care, we walk alongside you on your path to healing and growth.
Leisha Ristau, LISW
She / Her / Hers
Owner & Therapist
Ian Neff, LMSW
He / Him / His
Therapist
Arin Renaud, LISW
She / Her / Hers
Therapist
Molly Riordan, LMHC
She / Her / Hers
Therapist
kayla conover
She / Her / Hers
Administrative Assistant
We provide specialized support for:
Nurtured Lives, Real Stories
Arin is a natural leader who is dedicated to helping clients take charge of their lives. She compassionately guides her clients towards success through her caring personality, great sense of humor, and aptitude for utilizing evidence-based practices.
- IN
I have known Leisha since 2019, when she was my clinical supervisor as well as a colleague at a small, private group practice. Leisha is a compassionate and dedicated clinician. She is both professional and genuine. Leisha brings a variety of skills and a wide range of knowledge to her work helping clients. Her gentle approach, integrity, and ethics make her a first-rate mental health professional. I would highly recommend Leisha as a therapist.
- DW
Ian is a strong advocate for his clients and always puts them at the center of his work. Ian is kind, inviting and understanding, providing a safe space for the clients he serves.
- AR
Molly is a warm, genuine therapist with a fun, unique vibe that makes clients feel safe and accepted. She’s skilled in mood disorders and a strong ally for neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Her empathy and dedication make her truly exceptional!
-LR
Thoughts That Heal

5 Reasons People Go to Therapy
More people are recognizing therapy as a meaningful part of caring for their mental health, with 90% of the public agreeing that there is a mental health crisis in the United States today. That shift matters. It reflects a growing understanding that support does not only belong to people in

Signs of Depression People Often Overlook
Depression is often imagined in one narrow way. People tend to picture obvious sadness, tears, isolation, or difficulty getting out of bed. Sometimes depression does look like that. But often, it shows up more quietly. It can blend into everyday life so well that even the person experiencing it may

Celebrating Neurodiversity & Identity: Honoring Brains That Work Differently
Each year, Neurodiversity Celebration Week invites us to pause and recognize something deeply important: there is no one “right” way to think, feel, learn, communicate, or move through the world. From March 17–21, we celebrate the richness of neurodivergent minds and identities, including those of people with ADHD, Autism, dyslexia,
Take the First Step Towards Healing with Nurturing Therapy Services
Healing begins when you reach out. We’re here to listen.