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Leah Sutherland

Therapist(she/they)
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi my name is Lee Amaral. I am an art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor who uses creative expression and value-based guidance to guide individuals in processing traumatic experiences, cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion, and living more meaningful lives. With warmth, expertise, and a trauma-informed approach, I will support you every step of the way.

My approach to therapy

I function from a relational, ecowomanism, afrofuturism and Black Queer feminist framework where I use creative processes, curiosity, and compassion as a guide to assist folks in making the shifts, naming experience, and moving towards value aligned living. The modalities that I weave into my practice are DBT, ACT, and CPT. I also use mindfulness and body practices with the purpose of integrating the body, mind, and spirit.

What you can expect from me

You can expect to take away insight about yourself from each session and more confidence to more towards your values and goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Wisconsin), LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English