About Leanne
Originally from rural Wisconsin, I relocated to New York City from Chicago to attend graduate school in 2009; I have since been providing psychotherapy to New Yorkers for over a decade. In addition to my private therapy practice, I provide clinical supervision to therapists at The Center in Chelsea, Manhattan. Formerly I have worked for many years as a staff therapist Callen-Lorde Community Health Center and the Ali Forney Center, and within the NYC & Chicago school systems. Prior to working as a social worker, I have had experience with a a wide range of work in the creative, non-profit, and service industries. I am currently licensed to provide therapy in the states of New York and Oregon.
Social justice is an imperative part of my practice ethos as well, both in my own personal participation and in providing therapy to other activists and creatives. I feel it is crucial to consider, acknowledge, and challenge the ways in which privilege, racism, and capitalism contribute to systemic oppression and destroy our sense of community; examination of these issues is encouraged and active in my therapy practice.
In addition to being a psychotherapist and supervisor, I focus on my work as a comic artist, sewist, illustrator and painter. I utilize art and craft as my preferred forms of self care and my favorite mode of creative storytelling. Aside from artistic endeavors, I am personally passionate about relationship anarchy, intentional time with my loved ones (especially my dog), bicycling, sex workers' rights, body acceptance, and climate change activism / environmental policy. I am proud to call New York City my home for the last 15 years, and love working with and for our community.
Education
New York University New York, NY
Master of Social Work
DePaul University Chicago, IL
B.A., Women & Gender Studies; Studio Art
License and Certifications
New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) #084357
Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) L14997
SIFI (Seminar in Field Instruction) Certification ( NYU)
Completed training certificate in Level 1 + 2 Gottman Couples Therapy Techniques
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