DR. LEESA CONTORINO, PsyD-L, ACS
Clinical Director
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Languages I Speak: English
ABOUT
As the Clinical Director, Leesa is responsible for the clinical and operational aspects of the practice. With a passion for training, Leesa encourages therapists to act on the values and mission of the practice in their clinical work, in relationships with colleagues, and in their broader professional identities. Overseeing this incredible quality of value and mission-based care clinicians at the practice provide, Leesa continually works to make care accessible. Recognizing the systemic harms and barriers within the medical and behavioral health field for minority populations, she provides operational solutions that are trauma-informed and rooted in anti-racism, sex positivity, and inclusivity.
Leesa strives to lead from a place of authenticity, transparency, accountability, and humility, encouraging others to share their own life and work experiences to help build strong rationales in decision-making processes. In this way, the community remains at the center of choices and decisions.
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
Certifications:
- Approved Clinical Supervisor (Certification No. ACS-5227), Center for Credentialing & Education
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- “Big Sister” in Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- American Psychological Association
IntraSpectrum Counseling unequivocally denounces the recent surge in anti-transgender rhetoric and the scapegoating of transgender people in the aftermath of recent shootings. Such rhetoric is baseless and deeply harmful, fostering stigma, discrimination, and potential violence against an already marginalized community. We stand firmly with transgender and nonbinary individuals, and reaffirm our commitment to providing affirming, compassionate, and inclusive care. We urge community leaders, media outlets, and the public to reject misinformation and prejudice, and to work collectively toward equity, dignity, and justice for all people.