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Gwendolyn Leaf

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am excited to offer both telehealth sessions and in-person sessions in Amherst, MA. My background includes clinic- and community-based care in both urban and rural settings. I especially love to work with young adults, college/graduate students and adults of all ages who are experiencing life transitions, relationship issues, depression, anxiety or low self-esteem.

My approach to therapy

I am dedicated to supporting and empowering my clients in their personal growth journey and healing process towards improved emotional and physical well-being and overall life satisfaction. I center my approach in grounding clients in their strengths and guiding them in building skills to achieve more fulfilling relationships or to overcome obstacles so they can move forward with more clarity and confidence.

What you can expect from me

I understand that it can feel vulnerable to open up and share your story. Clients commonly tell me that I’m easy to talk with, that they feel comfortable in my presence and that I’m someone they can count on to really listen. We all have times in our lives when we need a little extra help navigating a transition or challenge. I offer a supportive space for you to talk about what’s real for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Antioch University of New England
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Massachusetts)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Point32 Healthcare, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Humanistic, Strength-Based, Relational, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    447 West Street
    Amherst, MA 01002