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Leigh Wayna, LMSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Leigh is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Leigh. View 22 reviews
Great news, Leigh is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

She's fantastic and has helped me tremendously

Reviewed May 2022

I was comfortable with Leigh right away. I feel she listens and gives guidance without judgement. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed April 2022

More about Leigh

  • 18 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMSW

I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Michigan with 16 years of experience working in multiple varied environments. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I have also had a great deal of experience in crisis counseling, counseling for individuals experiencing mental illness, and substance abuse counseling.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe wholeheartedly in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, person centered, psycho-dynamic and motivational interviewing. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am comfortable working with clients who are seeking help with BDSM and "kink" concerns. (I would be considered a "kink aware" counselor).

It takes courage to seek support for a more fulfilling and happy life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Anger management Depression LGBT Relationship issues Grief Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Leigh Wayna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083708614.

  • LMSW · Michigan · 6801086359 · Expires December 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Leigh Wayna

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

22 reviews

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She's fantastic and has helped me tremendously

Reviewed May 2022

I was comfortable with Leigh right away. I feel she listens and gives guidance without judgement. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed April 2022

She is amazing. I feel no judgement and she provides me with tools that have helped me greatly.

Reviewed January 2022

I love her! I have tried therapy before and it just didn’t help. I love that Leigh is not afraid to tell me where I am wrong in my thinking and actions and to give direction and advice on how to change my thought process to help me become emotionally healthy and happy

Reviewed January 2022

Leigh is a great therapist. She listens, takes her time to hear what your issues or thoughts are and builds a relationship with you with those things in mind. She knows the right questions to ask & never makes me feel like there is a wrong answer. She is patient & supportive which brings an ease to conversations with her.

Reviewed December 2021

I found Leigh to be incredibly easy to connect with right away in my first session. Her style is open and empathetic, while providing context and experienced professional wisdom where I needed it. Her ability to help me move forward in my thinking after a significant loss was priceless.

Reviewed December 2021

Leigh was my BH counselor from May 2021 to November 2021. I joined BH because I was struggling with self esteem, stress, work/life balance, and depression. I have made more progress with Leigh in just these past 5 months than I ever did with my previous therapists who I had been seeing for years. She was often able to help me slow down and stop catastrophic thinking and look at issues from a different frame of mind. Leigh has given me so many useful mental tools and strategies that have now become common practice in my every day life. While not every day is perfect, I do feel that I am in a place and have the skills now where I can start to do some heavy lifting of my own and pursue new goals. I would have never gotten to this point without Leigh's coaching. The only reason I am leaving BH is because I am now ready to move on to the next chapter of my life. Thank you so much Leigh!!

Reviewed November 2021

Honesty a great therapist that truly cares to listen. She just understands and is willing to help you see things in a greater perspective. Truly values self care and positive self talk.

Reviewed November 2021

Leigh helped me through one of the most challenging times in my life, losing my job, working through the pandemic on the front lines as a healthcare provider, and caring for a very vulnerable patient population was taking a significant mental toll on me. She helped me out of a very dark place.

Reviewed November 2021

Leigh is so kind and patient. She offers numerous ways to approach my problems and really makes an effort to know more about my life than just my issues. I was really apprehensive about counseling, but she has made me feel very comfortable and the process easy.

Reviewed August 2021

I’m really glad I crossed paths with Leigh on BetterHelp! I have been to a few counselors in the past, but Leigh is the best match yet. I feel like she really understands where I’m coming from and has the expertise to guide me through my struggles. I can really count on our weekly talks!

Reviewed August 2021

I've only had a few sessions with Leigh, but I feel like she's already helped me grow. She finds underlying problems and brings them to light respectively. I'm very happy that my life led me to Leigh.

Reviewed July 2021

Leigh is great, always providing sound advice and responding quickly to any concerns.

Reviewed July 2021

Leigh has been so extremely helpful. She is professional kind compassionate and mostly real. I love working with her.

Reviewed July 2021

I have only been a client for a short while, but so far I have felt very heard and validated which has eased my stress immensely. I look forward to continuing therapy with Leigh!

Reviewed July 2021

She has been extremely kind and helpful. Her advice has been incredibly useful and I'm excited to continue to improve because of our sessions.

Reviewed June 2021

I have had an amazing experience with Leigh, she has helped me through some of the most challenging experiences I have had in my entire life that have all occurred in a very short period of time. I have raved about her to my family and colleagues.

Reviewed May 2021

I don't have much to say but she is absolutely amazing and I am very grateful for her help!

Reviewed May 2021

It's only been two weeks but I like when I have a frustration and I get a text back offering a different perspective

Reviewed May 2021

Leigh is very respectful and listens to everything I have to say. She also gives very good advice with any questions that I have. And she has also helped me through a very recent difficult time.

Reviewed April 2021

Leigh quickly grasped my issues, and started helping me to deal with them from the very first meeting. Her support via messaging, video conference, and live chat is exceptional. She has a tremendous ability to listen and understand the issues I'm facing. In addition, she helps me to understand the root causes, and challenges me in a positive way to accept the issues, and move forward. She was effective with me from the first half hour meeting, and each meeting I trust her advice more. THANK YOU Leigh!!!

Reviewed November 2020

Leigh is friendly, warm, and really easy to talk to. Even though we have only had a few sessions so far, I felt comfortable with her right away and look forward to our sessions each week.

Reviewed November 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Leigh Wayna offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Leigh Wayna works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Leigh Wayna speak?

Leigh Wayna speaks English.

How many years of experience does Leigh Wayna have?

Leigh Wayna has 18 years of experience.

Where is Leigh Wayna licensed to practice?

Leigh Wayna is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does Leigh Wayna accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Leigh Wayna does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Leigh Wayna offer?

Leigh Wayna offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Leigh Wayna?

Leigh Wayna can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Leigh Wayna?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.