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Jessica Leistikow is not currently accepting new clients.
About
I'm Jess, and I am a bisexual therapist specializing in LGBTQ+ friendly, trauma-informed therapy for folks who are hoping to find release from shame, anxiety, childhood wounds, and a strained relationship with food and their bodies. My journey to becoming a therapist began with my own mental health experiences. I felt overwhelmed, isolated, and consumed by self-critical thoughts. I longed for support, but I felt scared to be vulnerable with someone else about how I was /really/ doing and the things I was /really/ questioning. My relationship with food mirrored my challenge with reaching for what I wanted and needed.
I know how difficult it can be to be vulnerable with someone, especially when you have shared with others before and felt judged or misunderstood. If you long for a space where you can share and be met with support and acceptance, I would love to meet you. After working together, my hope is that you can feel more connected to yourself and others.
I believe it's important to acknowledge how being white, cis, thin, and able-bodied have allowed me to safely access mental health care. I am committed to cultivating an anti-racist, fat liberation oriented, neurodiversity affirming, disability affirming, and LGBTQ+ friendly space. If you are ready to build compassion toward all parts of you, let's talk.
Call or Email Jessica Leistikow for a free 15 minute consultation now - (336) 920-7159
Finances
- Session Fee: $125 per session
Pay By:
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- License: North Carolina / A15748
Location
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Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Eating Disorders
- Self Esteem
Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- LGBTQ+ Issues and Identity Exploration
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Relationship with Food and Body
Mental Health
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Mood Disorders
Sexuality
- LGBTQ+
Client Focus
Age
- Adults
- Teen
Communities
- Non-Binary Allied
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Queer Allied
- Racial Justice Allied
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Body Liberation, Fat Liberation
- Culturally Sensitive
- Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Modality
- Individuals
Last Modified: 1 Jun 2022
(336) 920-7159