Leslie Damaso, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker  in Illinois

Leslie Damaso LCSW

(She/Her/Ella)

Accepting Clients

Struggling with burnout or cultural pressure? I offer a safe, collaborative space to help you reclaim your life. Let's connect.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois

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Services

  • Individual

About My Clients

My ideal clients are high-achieving adults and young adults who look successful on the outside but feel exhausted, anxious, or disconnected within. I specialize in supporting those navigating deep burnout, life transitions, and the heavy pressure of meeting family or cultural expectations. If you are trying to balance your own identity with relational patterns and cultural belonging, or if you are tired of always being the "strong one," you are in the right place.

My Background and Approach

As a bilingual LCSW with a Master of Social Work from Loyola, my work at Escúchame Counseling is designed to give you immediate, practical relief. In our sessions, we won't just talk about your struggles; we will actively address them. Using a strengths-based, CBT approach, I provide concrete tools to help you quiet your mind, manage ADHD overwhelm, navigate relationship shifts, and set firm boundaries. Because I am bilingual, we can work in English, Spanish, or both allowing you to express yourself fully without barriers. Let’s build the toolkit you need to stop surviving and start living authentically.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Family Conflict Self-Esteem

Other Issues

  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Relationship Issues
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English, Español

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of Illinois · #149.029291
Years in practice
7 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $150/session

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