Leah Kawleski

Leah Kawleski

Licensed Therapist, MA, LPCC, LPC

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I am a supportive, flexible, and creative therapist. I like to take a flexible and holistic approach to ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) by incorporating other treatment methods as needed. Sometimes our mental health struggles feel like a tangled web, but we can always find a way to untangle the different intertwined pieces. It's time for everyone to regain their lives from OCD. My other areas of focus include PTSD, phobias, anxiety, and related disorders. I have my own lived experience with trauma and social anxiety.

Location

Licensed in California, Colorado, Wisconsin

About

Clinical Expertise

OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Hoarding disorder, PTSD, Children and Adolescents

LGBTQ+ affirming

Cultural competencies

Judaism, Christianity, Agnosticism, Atheism

Education

Cardinal Stritch University

Insurance

Plans accepted by Leah

Aetna, Anthem, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Gold Coast Health Plan, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Kaiser Permanente, L.A. Care Medi-Cal, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, San Francisco Health Plan, Surest, Sutter Health Plan, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services, Western Health Advantage,

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Why our members love working with Leah

A.G.

A.G.

Good experience
Jul 13, 2026

Leah is just phenomenal with my daughter. Knows when to listen, when to challenge her and how far to push her. My daughter would not be doing as well as she is without her expertise.

A.G.

A.G.

Good experience
Apr 11, 2025

We have been so blessed to have Leah Kawleski as our daughter's therapist. We have been working with her for over 2 years now. I say "we" because Leah has really helped all of us gain the skills we need to support our daughter at home and in life. We would not be in the place we are in today without NOCD and in particular, Leah.

N.S.

N.S.

Good experience
Feb 22, 2024

I have too many great things to say! I’ve been working with Leah for a little over a year and I’ve been more than satisfied with my progress. I have had an 84% reduction in OCD symptoms and have so much more of my life back. I couldn’t be grateful for this platform and to have found her. I wish everyone nothing, but success on their journey in therapy. Everyone deserves it!

M.G.

M.G.

Good experience
Dec 15, 2023

Before and after a session, is like night and day.

A.G.

A.G.

Good experience
Nov 30, 2023

Leah Kawleski is highly skilled, responsive to my child's needs, and frames it all within our family dynamics. She is thoughtful, resourceful, and also manages to make us smile during the toughest moments.

N.S.

N.S.

Good experience
Nov 10, 2023

I love Leah, I feel like she’s my built in friend and therapist. We are always coming up with new ways to challenge ocd and I am very happy with my progress while I’ve been working with her.

A.G.

A.G.

Good experience
Nov 2, 2023

Leah Kawleski really is phenomenal at what she does. She listens, picks up on non-verbal cues from my child, and is always insightful and supportive.

A.G.

A.G.

Good experience
Sep 29, 2023

Leah Kawleski is a God send for our whole family. She sees and appreciates my child for who she is, knows how hard to push her and when. Our journey has been made more manageable because of her knowledge, expertise, and kindness.

E.R.

E.R.

Good experience
Sep 24, 2023

Also it was only a little bit of time she is very helpful

N.S.

N.S.

Good experience
Aug 31, 2023

Another day getting it done! It is really helpful to work through chores and things that have been difficult for me during session. A two in one!

J.H.

J.H.

Good experience
Aug 18, 2023

Fantastic session with Leah

N.S.

N.S.

Good experience
Aug 17, 2023

Never have nothing but positive feedback for Leah! She knows how to hold me accountable and also motivates me in fun way. Sessions go by fast with her support!

A.K.

A.K.

Good experience
Aug 17, 2023

She is amazing. Listens, cares and has great feedback.

J.H.

J.H.

Good experience
Aug 11, 2023

Leah was extraordinarily helpful and supportive in our session today.

N.S.

N.S.

Good experience
Aug 2, 2023

Leah is the best. After months of working together it’s always a pleasure to have session and something I look forward to. She is empathic, but also continues to challenge me.

A.G.

A.G.

Good experience
May 25, 2023

Leah Kawleski is phenomenal at what she does. I don't know what our family would do without her!

A.W.

A.W.

Good experience
May 16, 2023

She is so very kind and very knowledgeable about OCD. I always look forward to meeting with her, even if our work sometimes involves facing personal fears.

E.B.

E.B.

Good experience
Mar 6, 2023

Felt like it was more informative than therapeutic. Not sure if this is helpful for me.

A.G.

A.G.

Good experience
Feb 2, 2023

Dr. Leah is just fantastic. She sees and understands my child and manages to always engage her somehow. She is also very supportive and empathetic towards me as her parent.

A.G.

A.G.

Good experience
Jan 5, 2023

Leah is masterful at engaging my daughter. She is respectful and really sees her.

S.M.

S.M.

Good experience
Dec 22, 2022

She was nice and very helpful

A.G.

A.G.

Good experience
Dec 2, 2022

Leah was amazing. She was friendly and managed to engage with my child very well. She was masterful at getting her to open up and answer difficult questions. She was also very reassuring to me as a parent.

S.W.

S.W.

Good experience
Nov 22, 2022

Leah is so great. She is patient and smiling all the time with positive energy. She enpowers the whole family.

K.H.

K.H.

Good experience
Nov 15, 2022

Very informative and helpful. She makes us feel like she cares.

E.B.

E.B.

Good experience
Oct 26, 2022

Seemed very knowledgeable, and good with kids.

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