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Leanna Olitsky(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Rhode IslandMassachusetts
Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health- Loss, grief, and bereavement-Infertility counseling- Life transitions- Anxiety -Authentic living-

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Professional statement

Leanna is a licensed independent clinical social worker. After studying costume design at the University of Iowa, she completed her Master’s in Psychology at UMass Dartmouth and her Master’s in Social Work at Rhode Island College. She is passionate about 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 implements a strengths-based, person-centered approach, with a particular interest in drawing from mindfulness practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral 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.

She is currently offering virtual visits and is licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.


Message to clients

Society wants us to believe that parenting is one big, happy Instagram moment. Your social media pages may be filled with pictures of smiling, happy babies and moms who seem to have it all together. But maybe you feel sad, lonely, worried, overwhelmed, angry, or like a failure. And maybe you don't know what to do, but you do know you don't want to feel like this anymore.

Wherever you may be in your journey, whether you're in the process of trying to conceive, are pregnant or postpartum, or have experienced pregnancy loss, I want you to feel supported. I strongly believe in the therapeutic relationship and will bring my authentic, compassionate self to every session.

You get to take therapy at your own pace. You and I will develop a relationship and you can expect me to really get to know who you are. I believe it is not for me to judge but to help you make sense of your own experiences. You might cry in therapy, but you will also laugh! My hope for you is that you leave each session feeling heard and ready to take on another day. Making the first call can be difficult but you deserve to feel happy.


Work and Education


Rhode Island College, MSW, 2016
UMass Dartmouth, MA, 2013

Licensure

Rhode Island: ISW03037 - Massachusetts: 123805

Languages

English

Specialties

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

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Authentic living - Learning how to make decisions that align with your true self, rather than those influenced by the desire to fit in, gain approval, or avoid conflict.




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna (in-network in RI, MA)
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI (in-network in RI, MA)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in RI, MA)
  • Tufts Health Plan (Commercial Plans, not via Mass Health or Navigator) (in-network in RI, MA)
  • United Healthcare (in-network in RI, MA)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$200 (55min)
  • Initial session:$250 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week