Authentically You Counseling Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Collinsville, IL 62234
Let's Connect (618) 353-0369
Welcome! I am a firm believer that the therapeutic journey is deeply personal, and I value the strength of the therapeutic relationship. You are an expert in your own life, and my role is to guide you back to your own expertise through self- exploration and growth while finding greater balance overall. I recognize a wide variety of healthy human desires, spiritual practices, relationship organizations, and identities and will meet you where you are at and respect your personal identities and goals. I have over 10 years working in mental health and come from a background in non-profit management, sexuality studies, and fine art.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ adolescents, adults, relationships, women's issues, PTSD/trauma, identity concerns, consensual non-monogamy, depression and anxiety. I approach therapy from a body neutral, sex/bdsm/kink positive, feminist, attachment, and trauma-informed lens and utilize an eclectic style drawing from several evidence-based models.
I am happy to provide a free consultation to evaluate your unique needs and whether I am a good match for you moving forward on your journey. Taking this initial step of reaching out to find a therapist can be the beginning of great growth and change, and I would love to accompany you on this journey. I am licensed in both Missouri and Illinois.
Call or Email Authentically You Counseling Services PLLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (618) 353-0369
Let's Connect (618) 353-0369
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
Authentically You Counseling Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (618) 353-0369
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2013028340 Leah Crask-EllisLicense state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 12 years
- Attended Central Methodist University, MS Clinical Counseling, Graduated 2013
- License: State of Illinois 180011743 / 2018
Licensed Professional Counselor: Leah Crask-Ellis
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Authentically You Counseling Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (618) 353-0369
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Consensual Non-monogamy
- Kink/BDSM
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Authentically You Counseling Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (618) 353-0369
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Feminist
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Authentically You Counseling Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (618) 353-0369
Location
Primary Location
Authentically You Counseling Services PLLC
Collinsville, IL 62234
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Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Authentically You Counseling Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Call for a free consultation now - (618) 353-0369