Lee Ann O'Leary

As a psychotherapist, my mission is to provide counseling that enables you to gain personal insight, learn and increase self-compassion, and build resiliency in order to make positive, long-lasting change in your life. Therapy allows us the space to witness ourselves and our repetitive nature. In this space we break the patterns of our past to become more present today. Whether as a therapist or a mentor, I work with adults and adolescents who struggle with emotional ups and downs that create anxiety and depression. My approach to tackle these challenges is to provide Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). DBT helps individuals regulate their emotions and moods by teaching evidence-based skills so they can navigate life with greater ease. ​ After working with many individuals with traumatic life events, I decided to specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR strengthens one’s ability to be resilient by addressing painful past experiences. The left and right eye movement provided in this treatment allows the processing needed to move beyond these difficulties and resolve the triggers from the past. Additionally, I am a licensed drug and alcohol counselor (LCADC) who helps those struggling with substance abuse by utilizing techniques that range from harm reduction to complete abstinence. I am one of the founders of an educational consulting service, Clinicians for the Cause. This service was created for schools, parents and communities to bring knowledge and awareness about the Opiate crisis. The Dangers of Vaping, Substance Abuse, and Parenting Communication are a few of our presentation topics. My therapeutic approach is one of kindness, calm and understanding. I encourage you to see therapy as part of your overall health. My mission is to guide you on a journey of self-discovery because the success of therapy greatly relies on one’s ability to reflect and be introspective. Join me and allow the therapeutic process to guide you into balance as you discover true wellness. My hope is that through your therapeutic journey you empower yourself to succeed in all aspects of life.