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Leeann Peters, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Grief Self esteem Depression
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About me

Hi, I am an individual and family therapist. I obtained my Master of Social Work from University of Southern California (USC) .
I spent 30+ years working professionally with individuals who have major medical illness therefore, I am proficient at counseling individuals and families afflicted with minor and major medical health issues . I have also worked with hospice individuals and their families with end of the life decisions.
I have spent 11 years working with individuals who have the disease of addiction and all that comes with that lifestyle which includes and not limited to homelessness, legal issues, mental health disorders, trauma, gang affiliation, grief and loss, and family problems.
I have worked 6+ years as a mental health specialist that includes anxiety, depression, personality disorders and Autism.
The populations I serve are females, males, couples, veterans and the LGBTQ-A I + community.
I believe and work with holistic approach as I am a Reiki Master and have experience with Reiki Sessions, crystals, and alternative healing
As a therapist it is my mission to assist you in achieving your goals in a safe, trusting, nonjudgmental, and respectful manner. I utilize a person centered concept, motivational interviewing, pros and cons therapy, mindfulness and narrative therapy so each individual can achieve their goals of a more satisfying life.
I look forwards to meeting with you!
I will not talk about religion (if your not religious)
I will not talk about politics!!

Specialties:
Anxiety, Depression
Substance and Alcohol disorders
Grief and Loss
Death, Dying, and Bereavement
Life Changes

Also Experienced in:
Personality and mood disorders
Family therapy
Abuse and trauma

Experience
20 + years in Substance and Alcohol issues
6+ years as a Mental Health Specialist
30 years in the medical field

Professional experience

5yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment Issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Body Image, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Dependent Personality, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

License information

NY LCSW 090991-01

NC LCSW C012606

Reviews

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She has helped me so much!

Written on May 29, 2023 after therapy with Leeann for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I’ve only had one session with Leeann, but it was an incredible one. She helped me realize that I have unresolved issues from my childhood, and to not throw a new and healthy relationship away—my MO.. For the first time in my life, I have almost no anxiety being in a relationship.. I never thought therapy could work for me. Thank you so much!

Written on Mar 10, 2023 after therapy with Leeann for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and intimacy-related issues

So far Leeann has been an amazing help. She’s intuitive and isn’t afraid to call me out to think on what I’ve just said, which helps me to realize what I’m actually feeling and why.

Written on Jan 25, 2023 after therapy with Leeann for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Leeann is talented at being able to comfort you while also helping to get to the root of the issue throughout our sessions together. She helped me a lot by being accessible to me during my times of need and she was extremely supportive and helpful. I would definitely recommend her!

Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Leeann for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and bipolar disorder

She is so amazing and insightful

Written on Dec 08, 2022 after therapy with Leeann for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

She’s been very helpful for months!!

Written on Nov 20, 2022 after therapy with Leeann for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue