Ashley Leja (she/her)

Ph.D.
Accepting Clients

I am a clinical psychologist practicing in Northfield, IL. I also see clients virtually in IL, NY, and other PSYPact states.

Clinical Psychologist in Northfield, IL

Services
  • Individual
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I specialize in working with kids, teens, and young adults who are looking for change. I work best with clients who are willing to learn skills to manage the difficult thoughts/feelings that arise from anxiety; depression; school, work, or social stress; or the pressures of being a young person today. My clients are looking for lasting change and tools to help them live a life that matters to them. I also work with caregivers who need help supporting their child/teen with these issues.

My Background and Approach

I completed my doctoral training at Illinois State University and clinical pre-doctoral internship in pediatric psychology and integrated care at the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. I have worked with a variety of conditions, including anxiety (including OCD), depression and low self-esteem, attention concerns, school stressors, peer/social difficulties, and challenges with emotional and behavioral regulation. I believe collaboration across providers is an essential part of treatment, and my past work in a variety of settings (e.g., schools, hospitals, pediatric primary care clinics) has given me the experience to effectively consult with all members of a client's care team. For caregivers, I am also trained in SPACE therapy, which allows me to work with caregivers to treat their child or teen's anxiety.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Other Techniques
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Internal Family Systems

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Parenting Teen Issues
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 8 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $225/session

Info

Email Ashley
191 Waukegan Rd.
Suite 315
Northfield, IL 60093

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