Leslie Sommer (she/her)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Hi, my name is Leslie Sommer and I am a licensed therapist who specializes in treating OCD, anxiety, and ADHD using CBT and ERP.

Clinical Social Worker in Indianapolis, IN

About My Clients

My ideal client is someone who feels worn down by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or the constant pressure to get things “right.” Panic, worry, compulsions, social fears, or ADHD-related overwhelm may be running the show, and they’re ready for that to change. They don’t want vague reassurance—they want tools they can actually use when anxiety hits, in real life, in the moment.

My Background and Approach

If you feel overwhelmed by constant worry, panic, intrusive thoughts, or the pressure to be perfect, our work together will be practical and focused on relief. The tools I teach are tools I’ve refined over years of helping people with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and related challenges. My goal is for you to leave therapy with multiple techniques you can rely on—at least a handful of effective, discreet tools you can use anytime, anywhere, to calm your body and steady your thoughts when anxiety shows up. I’m direct and solution-focused in my approach. We’ll work collaboratively to address what’s bothering you right now, not just talk about it in theory. We’ll start with what’s happening in the moment—how anxiety, panic, or mental overwhelm is showing up in your body and mind—and focus on helping you regain a sense of control.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that feeling overwhelmed by constant worry, panic, or the pressure to be perfect does not mean you are failing—it means your mind is working overtime to protect you, even when it no longer serves you. Struggling with intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, or social fears can feel isolating, and ADHD-related anxiety or depression can make daily life feel unmanageable. I believe these experiences are valid signals that support is needed, not personal shortcomings. I approach therapy as a collaborative partnership, combining your insight into your own experiences with evidence-based tools I’ve refined through years of practice. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Habit Reversal Training (HRT), I help clients address anxiety, OCD, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and ADHD symptoms.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Rate: $175 - 225/session

Info

Email Leslie
429 E Vermont St Suite #205
Indianapolis, IN 46202
8465 Keystone Crossing, Suite 115 #752
Indianapolis, IN 46240

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