DR. LEESA CONTORINO, PsyD-L

CLIENTS I WORK WITH

• Families (Chosen, Family of Origin, Single Parents)
• Individuals (Adolescents, Adults)
• Relationships (Couples, Open, Polyamorous/Polycule, Separation/Divorce)

TYPES OF THERAPY

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Breathwork, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Group Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Process Oriented Psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy, Relational Psychotherapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Systems Theory / Therapy.

PHILOSOPHY

I believe change and healing occur within the context of authentic, mutually empowering relationships, and view myself as a co-pilot in the therapy room with clients. I strive to create an environment where clients feel safe to bring in all aspects of their identity. I take a relational-cultural approach to therapy and feel passionately about working from a feminist, anti-racist, sex-positive, and body-inclusive framework.

THERAPY WITH ME 

My approach is collaborative, warm, and shame-reducing, while attending to experiences of marginalization and oppression that can often lead to isolation and disconnection from others. While the stress of life can be serious and overwhelming at times, I enjoy incorporating humor where appropriate and slowing down to express gratitude.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

License:

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist (License No. 071010237)

Degrees:

• PsyD in Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• BA in Psychology, Marist College

AREAS OF FOCUS

• Acculturation, Immigration & Refugees
• Alcohol & Substance Use
• Anxiety, OCD & Panic Attacks
• Chronic Pain & Illness
• Eating Disorders & Food Management
• Family & Relationship Conflict
• Gender Exploration, Expression & Identity Affirmation
• Grief & Loss
• Imposter Syndrome
• Kink, Sex Positivity & Sex Work
• Mood Disorders (Bipolar, Depression, Major Depression)
• School Issues
• Self-Harm & Suicidal Ideation
• Social & Restorative Justice
• Sexual Abuse & Addiction
• Transgender & Transitioning
• Trauma & PTSD