Leslie Pietruszka, LCSW, PMH-C
(she/ her)
About Me
I'm glad you’re here. It's my honor and privilege to witness people's healing in my therapy room (or virtual space). I specialize in the treatment of trauma and perinatal mental health, and my ideal clients are those who are brave enough to feel their deeply hurting parts, and who need help, guidance, or sometimes just a witness in finding their resilience. Maybe you're doing this for the first time ever, or for the 100th time. We've got this! I am someone who values authenticity and humor in a therapeutic relationship. I'm a curious person and will always look to you, the client, to help build our goals of treatment. Please reach out for a consult and let's see if we can be a good fit.
Education & Experience
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) and an EMDR Certified clinician. I have extensive training and experience in treating folks with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, fertility issues and perinatal loss. I'm trained and experienced in the treatment of trauma, whether it be perinatal related or otherwise. I have been working as a therapist in a private practice since 2019. Prior to this, I was a school social worker for 7 years following my graduation from Loyola University Chicago’s Master of Social Work program in 2013.
Specialty Area
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
