Leana Simpson (she/her)

Accepting Clients

Do you experience trauma symptoms, anxiety or depression? I'm a trauma informed, person-centered, psychodynamic and somatic therapist.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I specialize in working with late teens, young adults & adults navigating trauma, life changes, depression, anxiety, relational trauma/ conflict & identity discovery. I hold experience & deep passion in working with young adults, college students, immigrants and LGBTQI+ persons.

My Background and Approach

My framework is grounded in trauma & attachment theory and centers on the strengths, resilience, expertise & determination of my clients. I'm attentive to the roles individuals, institutions, and systems play & the impact they may have on healing. My style pulls on attachment, somatic and trauma modalities. My style involves creating a warm, safe, and attentive space for you to feel seen and heard fully — mind, body, and soul. You can expect an experience where you are given opportunities to explore your inner world and this will evolve through the first few sessions. Trust and safety is paramount to the healing relationship. *Currently accepting new clients for AM and afternoon openings - don't hesitate to reach out - I do respond!*

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I've been working in the field for the past 20 years in various settings. My style is rooted in person-centered, psychodynamic, somatic & feminist perspective.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Expressive Art Therapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Intellectual Disability
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Men's Issues
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health
  • Blue Cross blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice

Reach out to Leana