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Leita Richardson
Counselor, t-LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1105 North Ankeny Boulevard, Suite 100, Ankeny, IA 50023
Let's Connect (515) 379-8382
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Leita received her Bachelor’s degree from St. Ambrose University and her Masters in Science of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Illinois University. Leita has previous experience working with a variety of ages and is interested in working with adolescence and adults. She focuses on areas such as trauma, depression and anxiety, neurodiversity, needs for individuals living with visible and invisible disabilities, as well as LGBTQ+ needs.
Leita sees clients at our Ankeny Clinic and via Telehealth.
Leita is an advocate for work-life balance, and enjoys spending her time playing video games as well as baking. She also enjoys being creative through painting and singing. Leita has a soft spot for animals and adores her elderly cat named Boo.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Leita Richardson now - (515) 379-8382
Let's Connect (515) 379-8382
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / 124171 Leita Richardson
- In Practice for 2 Years
- Attended Western Illinois University, Ms. Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Caregivers
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
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Leita Richardson
Counselor, t-LMHC