Leah Kawleski
She/Her
Licensed Therapist, MA, LPCC, LPC
About
I am a supportive, flexible, and creative therapist. I like to take a flexible and holistic approach to ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) by incorporating other treatment methods as needed. Sometimes our mental health struggles feel like a tangled web, but we can always find a way to untangle the different intertwined pieces. It's time for everyone to regain their lives from OCD. My other areas of focus include PTSD, phobias, anxiety, and related disorders. I have my own lived experience with trauma and social anxiety.
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About
I am a supportive, flexible, and creative therapist. I like to take a flexible and holistic approach to ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) by incorporating other treatment methods as needed. Sometimes our mental health struggles feel like a tangled web, but we can always find a way to untangle the different intertwined pieces. It's time for everyone to regain their lives from OCD. My other areas of focus include PTSD, phobias, anxiety, and related disorders. I have my own lived experience with trauma and social anxiety.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
Takes Aetna, Anthem, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Central California Alliance for Health, Cigna, Forest County Potawatomi, Gold Coast Health Plan, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, L.A. Care Medi-Cal, Partners Direct Health, Partnership Health Plan of California, Positive Healthcare, San Francisco Health Plan, United Healthcare
LOCATION
Accepting members in California, Wisconsin
EDUCATION
- NOCD Academy, OCD Training Program
CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
Judaism, Christianity, Agnosticism, Atheism
OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Hoarding disorder, PTSD, Children and Adolescents
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Why our members love working with Leah
N.S.
Feb 22, 2024
I have too many great things to say! I’ve been working with Leah for a little over a year and I’ve been more than satisfied with my progress. I have had an 84% reduction in OCD symptoms and have so much more of my life back. I couldn’t be grateful for this platform and to have found her. I wish everyone nothing, but success on their journey in therapy. Everyone deserves it!
M.G.
Dec 15, 2023
Before and after a session, is like night and day.
A.G.
Nov 30, 2023
Leah Kawleski is highly skilled, responsive to my child's needs, and frames it all within our family dynamics. She is thoughtful, resourceful, and also manages to make us smile during the toughest moments.
N.S.
Nov 10, 2023
I love Leah, I feel like she’s my built in friend and therapist. We are always coming up with new ways to challenge ocd and I am very happy with my progress while I’ve been working with her.
A.G.
Nov 02, 2023
Leah Kawleski really is phenomenal at what she does. She listens, picks up on non-verbal cues from my child, and is always insightful and supportive.
A.G.
Sep 29, 2023
Leah Kawleski is a God send for our whole family. She sees and appreciates my child for who she is, knows how hard to push her and when. Our journey has been made more manageable because of her knowledge, expertise, and kindness.
E.R.
Sep 24, 2023
Also it was only a little bit of time she is very helpful
N.S.
Aug 31, 2023
Another day getting it done! It is really helpful to work through chores and things that have been difficult for me during session. A two in one!
J.H.
Aug 18, 2023
Fantastic session with Leah
N.S.
Aug 17, 2023
Never have nothing but positive feedback for Leah! She knows how to hold me accountable and also motivates me in fun way. Sessions go by fast with her support!
A.K.
Aug 17, 2023
She is amazing. Listens, cares and has great feedback.
J.H.
Aug 11, 2023
Leah was extraordinarily helpful and supportive in our session today.
N.S.
Aug 02, 2023
Leah is the best. After months of working together it’s always a pleasure to have session and something I look forward to. She is empathic, but also continues to challenge me.
A.G.
May 25, 2023
Leah Kawleski is phenomenal at what she does. I don't know what our family would do without her!
A.W.
May 16, 2023
She is so very kind and very knowledgeable about OCD. I always look forward to meeting with her, even if our work sometimes involves facing personal fears.
E.B.
Mar 06, 2023
Felt like it was more informative than therapeutic. Not sure if this is helpful for me.
A.G.
Feb 02, 2023
Dr. Leah is just fantastic. She sees and understands my child and manages to always engage her somehow. She is also very supportive and empathetic towards me as her parent.
A.G.
Jan 05, 2023
Leah is masterful at engaging my daughter. She is respectful and really sees her.
S.M.
Dec 22, 2022
She was nice and very helpful
A.G.
Dec 02, 2022
Leah was amazing. She was friendly and managed to engage with my child very well. She was masterful at getting her to open up and answer difficult questions. She was also very reassuring to me as a parent.
S.W.
Nov 22, 2022
Leah is so great. She is patient and smiling all the time with positive energy. She enpowers the whole family.
K.H.
Nov 15, 2022
Very informative and helpful. She makes us feel like she cares.
E.B.
Oct 26, 2022
Seemed very knowledgeable, and good with kids.
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