Leigh Riazi
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Rhode Island
Anxiety-Bipolar disorder-Depression-Existential challenges-Life transitions-Personality disorders -Grief and loss-Self-esteem-Substance abuse related to dual diagnosis-
Leigh Riazi
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Professional statement
Leigh Riazi is a clinical social worker with expertise in mood disorders, anxiety, existential challenges, relationships, life transitions, and self-esteem. Many of her clients are college students or recent college grads navigating post-college life.
Leigh primarily uses existential therapy and interpersonal therapy to help clients understand how they relate to the world, identify patterns in relationships, and process grief and loss. She has a warm, outgoing therapeutic style and challenges clients with care and compassion to live a more meaningful and authentic life. Leigh strives to help clients cultivate personal growth, improve coping skills, and increase insight associated with interpersonal relationships and behavioral patterns.
Leigh received her MSW from Boston University. Prior to starting private practice, she worked as a therapist at Butler Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital.
Work and Education
Private practice, 2017 - Present
Butler Hospital Integrated Therapies Program, Therapist, 2013 - Present
Rhode Island Hospital Partial Hospitalization Program, Therapist, 2012 - 2013
Barrington Middle School, School Social Work Intern, 2010 - 2011
East Bay Community Action Program, Health Advocate, 2009 - 2011
Boston University, MSW, 2012
Providence College, BA, Social Work, 2003
Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks
Bipolar disorder - Using coping and preventive strategies to stabilize swings between elevated mood or irritability and depressive episodes
Depression - Sleep and energy disruption, overall mood disturbance, inability to enjoy yourself, and difficulty being motivated, amongst many other symptoms
Existential challenges - Transitioning from college to adulthood; questioning purpose, existence; finding one’s path and voice; using existential therapy to understand how one relates to the world, identify patterns in relationships, and process grief and loss
Life transitions - Particular specialty in college to adulthood transition; adjusting to college, new relationships, career transitions and direction; mid-life existential, relationship, and career challenges
Personality disorders - Grounding individuals from their thoughts; increasing understanding of how clients are interacting with others and helping them gain a better understanding of the relationship and barriers they have in interpersonal relations; understanding the impact of past experiences from childhood on current self doubt and other challenges
Grief and loss - Working through any significant loss, past or recent
Self-esteem - Cultivate stronger sense of self; increase assertiveness, confidence, and self-compassion
Substance abuse related to dual diagnosis - Prevent and reduce challenges related to tobacco, marijuana, and/or alcohol, such as anxiety, depression, and challenges in relationships
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Parents
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$175 (60min)
- Initial session:$250 (60min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
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Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Venmo
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week
Therapist's note
Professional endorsements
"Leigh is a very perceptive, kind, and heartfelt therapist who cares deeply about her clients. She is especially thoughtful and attentive to others."
- Corey Flanders, LMHC • February 2017"Leigh Riazi has extensive experience providing therapy that targets a range of clinical needs including: mood disorders, trauma, grief, personality disorders, self-esteem issues, substance abuse, and existential crises. Her empathic nature and attention to detail ensure that her clients feel supported and heard in their efforts to make change or cope better with the stressors in their daily lives."
- Maura Vota, LMHC • June 2017Client testimonials
"Leigh was very warm and made me feel comfortable. She was very helpful and provided the opportunity for me to ask her questions as well."
- Zencare client • September 2019"Since the day I met Leigh she has been nothing but compassionate and truly caring at a time when I needed it most. I clicked with her immediately and knew she was the right fit for me. She is very insightful and works at the pace you are comfortable with. She is incredibly knowledgable and individualizes your care to best fit your needs. Leigh continues to help me through grief/loss, depression, and anxiety in a way that I am extremely grateful."
- Female graduate student • June 2017"I have been working with Leigh for a little over a year. She has helped me through the toughest time of my life. I went through a divorce and suffered greatly with the amount of time I was losing with my kids. She has taught me how to prioritize the time I do have with them and repair important relationships in my life."
- Father of 2 • June 2017"Leigh was very helpful!"
- Zencare client • January 2020"Leigh was extremely comforting and easy to talk to. I’ve tried many therapists and this is the first time I actually feel comfortable enough to open up to someone."
- Zencare client • January 2020"Leigh is an excellent therapist; I highly recommend."
- Zencare client • January 2020