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Dr. Leah Barreca
Psychologist, PhD
Photo of Dr. Leah Barreca, PhD, Psychologist

Dr. Leah Barreca

Psychologist, PhD (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64157
Waitlist for new clients
(816) 685-8322
Let's Connect (816) 685-8322
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Are health issues impacting your outlook? Twenty years of honing my therapeutic skills in diverse medical and mental health settings have shaped my unwavering belief in the transformative power of evidence-based therapies. Witnessing firsthand the struggles of individuals battling sleeplessness, chronic headaches, arthritis pain, IBS, and others, led me to specialize in health psychology and leverage CBT-based solutions as both first-line and adjunctive treatments. Recognizing the demands of modern life, I have dedicated my practice to virtual therapy, ensuring equitable access to these specialized treatments regardless of location.
Doctoral-level training as a health service psychologist is the basis of our work. Chronic health issues, in light of life's demands, can leave you feeling stuck, and CBT can provide a path forward. CBT is a skills-based treatment offering lasting tools to rewire negative thinking, identify symptom triggers, develop coping skills, and mange stress.
While not every problem can be "reversed," even small change can lead to the gradual lifting of symptoms and improved quality of life. We may be a good fit if your mental health is stable, you're ready to work on clarifying strengths, values, and purpose as the basis for change, and you thrive with support. I accept new patients when my schedule permits.
Call or Dr. Leah Barreca now for a free 15 minute consultation - (816) 685-8322

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Wellbeing Reclaimed

Kansas City, MO 64157

(816) 685-8322
Chronic disease impacts physical and mental health, and virtual CBT Solutions can equip you with the skills to optimize your well-being.
I specialize in Chronic Illness, Sleep or Insomnia and Stress 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (816) 685-8322
Photo of Dr. Leah Barreca, PhD, Psychologist

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Wellbeing Reclaimed

Kansas City, MO 64157

(816) 685-8322
Chronic disease impacts physical and mental health, and virtual CBT Solutions can equip you with the skills to optimize your well-being.
I specialize in Chronic Illness, Sleep or Insomnia and Stress 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Pay by Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem BC/BS of MO
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of KC
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Out of Network
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I am in-network with Aetna, Cigna, BCBS of KC, Anthem BCBS of MO, and Horizon BCBS of NJ through the Headway platform, and I can provide a Superbill for you to submit to your health insurance provider if I am out-of-network for your plan.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 685-8322
Photo of Dr. Leah Barreca, PhD, Psychologist
Dr. Leah Barreca
Psychologist, PhD
"
I am in-network with Aetna, Cigna, BCBS of KC, Anthem BCBS of MO, and Horizon BCBS of NJ through the Headway platform, and I can provide a Superbill for you to submit to your health insurance provider if I am out-of-network for your plan.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 685-8322
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Dr. Leah Barreca
Psychologist, PhD

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2015042594 Dr. Leah Barreca
  • In Practice for 23 Years
  • License: Missouri 2001022356 / 2001
  • License: Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology 11664 / 2022
  • Attended Fielding Graduate University, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2015
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My doctoral-level psychologist training in development, positive psychology, solution-focused therapy and testing is the basis of our work.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 685-8322
Photo of Dr. Leah Barreca, PhD, Psychologist
Dr. Leah Barreca
Psychologist, PhD
"
My doctoral-level psychologist training in development, positive psychology, solution-focused therapy and testing is the basis of our work.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 685-8322
Photo of Dr. Leah Barreca, PhD, Psychologist
Dr. Leah Barreca
Psychologist, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Chronic Illness
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress

Expertise

  • Age-Related Change & Healthy Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Headache Disease (CBT-HA)
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Women's Issues
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As a Health Service Psychologist, I am all too familiar with the stress caused by health and lifespan changes without adequate support. While not every problem can be "reversed," we will begin by collaborating on a plan for short- and long-term changes that matter to you. Even small changes can lead to a gradual lifting of symptoms, improved quality of life, and sustained improvement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 685-8322
Photo of Dr. Leah Barreca, PhD, Psychologist
Dr. Leah Barreca
Psychologist, PhD
"
As a Health Service Psychologist, I am all too familiar with the stress caused by health and lifespan changes without adequate support. While not every problem can be "reversed," we will begin by collaborating on a plan for short- and long-term changes that matter to you. Even small changes can lead to a gradual lifting of symptoms, improved quality of life, and sustained improvement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 685-8322
Photo of Dr. Leah Barreca, PhD, Psychologist
Dr. Leah Barreca
Psychologist, PhD

Endorsement

Stacy S Hedrick
Stacy S Hedrick
Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, NCC
Dr. Barreca is incredibly knowledgeable in diagnosis and in working with clients to support life transitions and personal improvement!

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • CBT for Headache Disease (CBT-HA)
  • CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Existential
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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We will start by exploring what brought you to therapy and find the most effective way to help you progress. Using SFBT, CBT, and Humanistic approaches, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience so you can learn how to compassionately and efficiently push back against those thoughts while learning how to align your actions with what's most important to you.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 685-8322
Photo of Dr. Leah Barreca, PhD, Psychologist
Dr. Leah Barreca
Psychologist, PhD
"
We will start by exploring what brought you to therapy and find the most effective way to help you progress. Using SFBT, CBT, and Humanistic approaches, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience so you can learn how to compassionately and efficiently push back against those thoughts while learning how to align your actions with what's most important to you.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 685-8322
Photo of Dr. Leah Barreca, PhD, Psychologist
Dr. Leah Barreca
Psychologist, PhD

Location

Primary Location

Wellbeing Reclaimed

Kansas City, MO 64157

(816) 685-8322

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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Chronic disease impacts physical and mental health, and virtual CBT Solutions can equip you with the skills to optimize your well-being.
Call for a free consultation now - (816) 685-8322
Photo of Dr. Leah Barreca, PhD, Psychologist
Dr. Leah Barreca
Psychologist, PhD
"
Chronic disease impacts physical and mental health, and virtual CBT Solutions can equip you with the skills to optimize your well-being.
Call for a free consultation now - (816) 685-8322
Photo of Dr. Leah Barreca, PhD, Psychologist
Dr. Leah Barreca
Psychologist, PhD