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Janet Leese, LCSW

Psychotherapist Songbird Counseling, PLLC
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Chronic Illness, Motherhood, Grief, Parenting, Aging,
In network with Humana, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare

Introduction

Clients often come to me because they don't want to burden loved ones, or they don't have anyone they can talk to. Most of my clients struggle with worry, anxiety and/or depression. I specialize in working with adults with medical challenges/chronic illness (cancer, autoimmune disease), caregivers (for children, spouses, elderly parents), elderly/older adults, and people with cognitive challenges (Alzheimer's Disease, dementia). I’ve worked with people who are dying and people grieving a loved one's death. I've supported moms (w/babies to adult children) through highs & lows of motherhood w/a compassionate ear & creative problem solving. The most important factor for successful therapy is developing a supportive relationship between client and therapist. This relationship we’ll form is the foundation upon which positive changes occur. I think you’ll find my approach to be caring, genuine, and focused on your needs and goals. I provide in-person sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Austin/Westlake, TX. I provide online therapy Mon-Fri for clients in California, Texas, & Mississippi using a platform similar to Zoom. In California I'm in-network with United Healthcare and Humana. I cannot take Medicare in CA. In Texas and Mississippi I'm in-network with Medicare, United Healthcare and Humana

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance
  • Offers sliding scale

Licenses

  • LCSW #59162 (TX)
  • LCSW #LCSW29502 (CA)
  • LCSW #C10060 (MS)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • Moms
  • Chronic Illness
  • Caregivers
  • People with Disabilities

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Janet Leese, LCSW accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Pay out-of-pocket

  • 53 minute session $165
  • 45 minute session $135
  • 30 minute session $105

Locations

Telehealth Provided Other than in Patient's Home
Austin, TX 78746-7762
Westlake Office
Austin, TX 78746-7762
Video Office in Client's Home

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Social Work - University of California, Berkeley

Certifications

  • Problem Solving Therapy

Professional Affiliations

  • Pro-Choice Therapists

FAQ

Is Janet Leese, LCSW accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Janet Leese, LCSW is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Janet Leese, LCSW offer telehealth appointments? Janet Leese, LCSW does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Janet Leese, LCSW specialize in? Janet Leese, LCSW specializes in the following areas: Aging, Alzheimer's, Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Dementia, Depression, Grief, and Parenting.
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