Larisa Leader
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Antioch, IL 60002
Let's Connect (847) 796-6755
I have worked with adolescents, children, and adults in mental health and social work for over 20 years. I have extensive experience helping those who struggle with anxiety, depression, identity development, non-heterosexuality or non-cis gender (LGBTQI+), and ethically non-monogamous (polyamorous) relationships. I also have a history working with people with substance abuse problems and women in transition, as well as those coping with grief and loss. I have supported individuals who happen to be neurodivergent in terms of their unique needs. I believe everyone is deserving of respect, care and support.
I am a social worker who believes in helping you learn to build up and use your strengths to navigate the hard times in life. I will help you develop the goal(s) you want to work towards and assist you in the journey towards those goals.
I have learned through overcoming trauma in my own life how to be someone who lives a more balanced life with integrity and am here to support you in your journey towards finding your authentic life.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Larisa Leader now - (847) 796-6755
Let's Connect (847) 796-6755
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Larisa Leader
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.016961 Larisa Leader
- In Practice for 23 years
- Attended University of Michigan School of Social Work, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2002
- License: Michigan 6801085653 / 2023
- License: Wisconsin 10242-123 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Autism
- Polyamory/Ethical non-monogamy
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Secular and Non-Religious
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person 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
- Brainspotting
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Larisa Leader
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (847) 796-6755