- Compassionate presence
- Practical skills
- Values-based goals
About Leanne
Leanne pays special attention to health anxiety and to the needs of male survivors of sexual abuse. She aims to be encouraging and motivating during and after crisis. Her approach is steady and compassionate, focused on helping people notice what matters to them and take practical steps forward.
Her work draws on methods that help people change unhelpful thinking and build new skills. She uses strategies to reduce intense emotion, to clarify values, and to set small goals that add up to change. Sessions are conversational and practical, with a mix of reflection and active skills practice.
Leanne identifies progress as restored hope, clearer direction, and greater coping skill. She helps people with issues such as ADHD, caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image and self-esteem, and work or career transitions. People who want steady support for life changes often find her style accessible and focused.
Leanne is licensed in Minnesota as MN Psychologist-Master LP4081. She offers therapy in English and works with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. To begin, readers should use the continue button on this profile to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Therapeutic approaches helpful for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions guided by personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression and insomnia. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for high emotional intensity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, day-to-day needs, and what feels most useful. That plan may change as progress is made.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in this profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and can be chosen to suit quieter surroundings or to avoid being on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques effectively to an online setting, focusing on practical skills work, values-based goal setting, and tracking progress between meetings.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Leanne helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and related matters.
What is Leanne's style and approach in sessions?
She offers a calm, accepting presence and mixes conversation with actionable strategies. Sessions focus on clarifying values, learning skills, and taking small steps that build toward change.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
She has 24 years of professional experience supporting people with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and parenting challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Leanne is licensed in Minnesota as MN Psychologist-Master LP4081 and practices from Minnesota.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.