Leighann Schaffer Avery is a Counselor based in the USA. My areas of speciality include ADD and ADHD, Anger Management, Behavioral Issues, Depression, Family Conflict, Parenting, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, and Stress. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
My passion is to provide evidence based therapy to children and adults utilizing play in session as well as Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Positive Psychology, Adlerian therapy, and Person-centered therapy. I specialize in treating clients suffering with depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, ADHD, anger management, low self-esteem, and coping skills. In the first session, clients can expect a warm, welcoming environment where they can share confidential information. Together as a team, the client (and family) and I will set goals for therapy and come up with a plan to help the client reach those goals. My approach allows children to “play” out their emotions and pain utilizing sand, puppets, art, etc, as they process their feelings, improve coping skills, and increase pro-social behavior. In using CBT, I get excited when clients are able to dispute their negative thoughts that are keeping them sad or anxious and increase their feelings of happiness. I am so happy you are here and t