Casandra (Casi) Leighton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in evidence-based treatments for Anxiety and OCD-related disorders including: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobias, Hair pulling (Trichotillomania), Skin Picking (Excoriation), other Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorders, Depression, Insomnia, and life changes. All clients that work with me will leave with new knowledge, skills, and tools to address their unique goals and challenges.
I have dedicated my practice treating Anxiety and OCD-Related Disorders since 2017. This background and expertise allows me to dig into each client's challenges so they can be addressed effectively. I am able to find creativity within the evidence-based treatments to help clients even with severe symptoms live life they way they choose.
I take pride in my warm and open personality and promise to bring heart, humor, and celebration into my therapy practice. I will be here to support your journey toward meeting your goals. If you think I may be the right therapist for you, I invite you contact me to schedule a free 15-20 minute consultation to see if I may be the right therapist for you.
Call or Email Casandra (Casi) Leighton now for a free 15 minute consultation - (952) 900-5331
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Out of Network
Casandra (Casi) Leighton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (952) 900-5331
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 3156 Casandra (Casi) Leighton
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Master's of Arts, Graduated 2014
- License: South Dakota Department of Social Services LMFT11559 / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Casandra (Casi) Leighton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (952) 900-5331
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Child
- Depression
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Perfectionism, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Specific Phobias, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
Casandra (Casi) Leighton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (952) 900-5331
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Comprehensive Behavioral Model
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Inference-Based CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
Casandra (Casi) Leighton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (952) 900-5331
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Casandra (Casi) Leighton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (952) 900-5331