Leigh Karegeannes- Therapist

Leigh believes that a strong counseling relationship is built on two foundational pillars: unconditional positive regard and the wholehearted acceptance of each client. She strives to create a space where clients feel safe to be their most authentic selves, without fear of judgment and with room for growth.
Guided by a person-centered, Rogerian approach, Leigh incorporates elements of existentialism and mindfulness into her work. She believes that exploring your inner world by asking meaningful questions about yourself, your relationships, and your patterns can be a powerful path toward understanding and healing.
Leigh has experience working with adolescents and young adults but welcomes individuals of all ages into her practice. She has worked closely with LGBTQIA+ clients and affirms and celebrates all gender and sexual identities.

Her areas of focus include life transitions, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, self-acceptance, and control-related issues such as OCD, anorexia, bulimia, and disordered eating. She works under the supervision of Marilyn Witbeck.
Leigh holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University.

CREDENTIALS:

  • Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Certified
  • Certified C-SSRS Training
  • Certified Mandated Reporter
  • Psychological First Aid

Therapy Specialities

Family Therapy

For each family member at-risk, there is a larger family system in place. If the individual is treated while the family is not, the cycle of dysfunction may continue. Many concerns can be addressed through family therapy, including grief & loss, life adjustments, behavioral or school issues, conflict resolution, communication, and mental and physical illness.

Couples Therapy

The right time to come to couples counseling is – when you decide you want to improve your relationship. In couples therapy, the relationship is the client. The therapist consults with the couple to define the problems they want to address and identify desired treatment outcomes. The therapist will ask each partner about their history with and  without the other partner in the room. 

Teen counseling

Teens who may be experiencing maladaptive, unsafe and unhealthy coping, patterns of unstable relationships, impulsive and possibly risky behaviors, and emotional upheaval will benefit from this group by developing mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. 

What do all those initials mean?
  • ACS – Approved Clinical Supervisor
  • CAP – Certified Addictions Professional
  • CRC – Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Ed.D. – Doctor of Education
  • Ed.S. – Education Specialist
  • LAPC – Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
  • LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
  • M.Ed. – Master of Education
  • MS – Master of Science
  • MSW – Master of Social Work
  • NCC – National Certified Counselor
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