Gianna Leoncavallo, LMHC — Therapist in Washington

Hi there, I'm Gianna!

Whether you have a history of trauma, are struggling with depression and anxiety, or are dealing with life changes, stress, or family conflicts, I can teach you coping skills to more effectively deal with your life stressors at work and in your personal life.

My focus

I work with teenagers, adults, and couples to help them achieve greater insight into, and control over their emotions, and improve their relationship with themselves and others.

My approach

Cognitive Behavior Therapy to help you identify the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that lead to your distress, as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach you coping skills for emotional dysregulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills to improve your self-esteem and relationships.

My communication style

I strive to always honor the trust clients place in me as they share their personal life story and struggles. I listen attentively, ask questions, and provide feedback and psycho-education.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always been interested in human behavior and social justice. In college, I studied sociology and psychology and went on to get a master's in sociology, deepening my understanding of how systems influence individual behaviors. After working in the field for a while, I got a second master's degree in counseling psychology.

My goals for you

After an initial session, we will set treatment goals together and review them as you progress.

Our first session

Our first session is an assessment in which I gather information regarding your history and identify what you want to work on. Together, we can decide on your treatment goals and come up with a plan for future sessions.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Trauma Focused

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)

EMDR

Exposure Response Prevention

Gestalt

Gottman Method

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoanalytic

Reality Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Somatic

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Focus populations

Police/Fire/First Responders

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Wellmark
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English, French

Education

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Saint Martin's College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Gianna Leoncavallo