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Dusty Mc Leod, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in CA More info Licensed Clinical Social Workers, LCSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

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Hi there, I'm Dusty!

Hello, I'm Dusty McLeod. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My therapeutic approach is nonjudgmental and client-centered. I want my clients to feel respected and supported, and by using an integrative method of various strategies and treatment modalities, I help you further develop your sense of choice and empowerment to improve your current situation and overall well-being. I have extensive experience treating all major psychiatric disorders. Still, my specialties include all forms of addiction, impulsive behaviors, hoarding behaviors, occupational stress, grief, anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.

My approach

I take an integrative approach using various evidence-based strategies and treatment modalities, including cognitive-behavioral and different recovery models.

My focus

I have extensive experience treating all major psychiatric disorders. Still, my specialties include all forms of addiction, impulsive behaviors, hoarding behaviors, occupational stress, grief, anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.

My communication style

My communication style is relaxed that fosters an environment free from judgment.

My goals for you

I work collaboratively with clients to help them develop their sense of choice in goal setting.

My first session with you

A relaxed conversation where we discuss your current self and goals for a future self.

About Dusty

Specialities

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Impulsivity
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Internet Addiction
  • Job Stress
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender Issues
  • Video Game Addiction

Methods

  • Client Centered Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Couples Therapy
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Grief Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Reality Therapy
  • Solution Focused
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused

Practice

License

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) More info Licensed Clinical Social Workers, LCSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon, Cigna, Decent, MHN, Optum, and Tricare West

Languages spoken

  • English

Allyship

  • LGBTQIA+ aligned

Education

  • Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) - California State University, Bakersfield (2012)

Session Information

  • Video session
  • 60 minutes

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