Mr. Leslie Szasz, LISW-S Ohio/ LISW-S; LCSW Idaho
(he/his/him)
Preferred Name: Les
About Me
I am a Licensed Independent Soical Worker-Suerpvsior who owns a priavate practice, Still Meadow Counseling LLC. I specialize in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, Autism and eating disorders. I am currently doing extensive research on Treatment Resistant Depression and plan to specialize in that as well. I am trained by law enforcement (FBI) in crisis intervention and crisis management. I have extensive traiing in conflict resoluion and mediation. I have great success in treating PTSD with EMDR. I have successfully used EMDR with OCD by reducing repetitive behaviors and perserverating thouhts. I working toward becoming a Cerfified Autism Clincical Counselor. I was tainred at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Trauma Focused-Cogntivie Behavior Therapy, which I frequently use in conjenction with EMDR. I have served first responders, healthcare professionals, military personnel and now also serve the elderly population (over 65). I have a lot of experience in working with the elderaly. I believe I relate well to them in view of my age, 68 years old.
Education & Experience
Master of Social Work, Ohio State University (2012);
Employee Assistance Program Coordinator for the Cincinnnati Division of the FBI for 16 years (1994-2010). I was a Special Agent for 31 years. I received training in grief counseling through the Chaplain's Corp as well as extensive training in crisis intervention through training offered by EAP. I have experience in responding to critical incidents such as shootings and other crisis sitatuations. I have done extensive reseach on the pyschological profile of school shooters and have received formal training from the FBI in how to respond to a school shooting.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I have been the sole proprietor of Still Meadow Counseling LLC since April, 2018. I moved to Boise, ID in August, 2022. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Idaho. I conduct telehealth in Ohio as a Licensed Independent Social Worker. I conduct in person and telheath sessions in Boise, ID. I am a member of the National Assoication of Social Workers and the Societey of Clinical Social Workers in Idaho. I am also a member of The American Association of University Women, which is involved in philanthopic endeavors in the community. AAUW promotes educational opportunities for women through scholarships and fund raising events.
Specialty Area
- ADHD/Neurodiversity
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychotic Disorders
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Schizophrenia
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Residential Treatment Facility
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
- Hungarian
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Magellan Health
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealth
