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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW Master of Arts, MAThis therapist is currently not accepting new clients. Find available Rhode Island and Massachusetts therapists on Zencare.
Leanna Olitsky is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Providence, RI. She specializes in pregnancy, perinatal, and postpartum mental health, grief, loss, and bereavement, infertility, life transitions, and transitions to new parenthood. She also sees women experiencing issues related to self-esteem, self-compassion, and self-doubt.
Leanna enjoys working with women throughout the perinatal stage (the time frame from one year before to 18 to 24 months after the birth of a child) and has received specific training in perinatal mental health. She strives to create a safe space for her clients at any stage to express and process their emotions in order to ease the transition to motherhood and beyond. She also uniquely understands that the journey to parenthood can involve loss and provides a space for those to grieve, grow, and heal.
Leanna individually tailors each one-on-one session, though often utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindful Self-Compassion, and Supportive Therapy. Her goal is to help clients take a step back and gain a better understanding of themselves, what really matters to them, and how to make choices which align with their values in order to grow both as an individual and as a parent.
Leanna received her Master's in Social Work from Rhode Island College in 2016 and her Master's degree in Psychology from UMass Dartmouth in 2013. She is currently offering virtual and in-person visits and is licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Infertility counseling - Understanding infertility interventions and solutions; support during decision-making processes; coping with fertility problems and pregnancy loss
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect
Self-compassion and self-acceptance - Self-compassion is positively associated with increased well-being, higher motivation, and greater resilience. Self-compassion creates a sense of warmheartedness and accepting presence during difficult moments in your life
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Rhode Island College, MSW, 2016
UMass Dartmouth, MA, 2013
Rhode Island: ISW03037
Massachusetts: 123805
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