Leigh Anne Mehldau, LCSW

Leigh Anne Mehldau, LCSW

5.0Exceptional(9 reviews)
Offers online services
Offers online services

About

With an engaging, dynamic & empathetic approach, I can help you more effectively manage anxiety, depression, trauma issues, or relationship/family conflicts that effect daily functioning. Loss, infertility & parenting a child with a learning/physical impairment can be overwhelming and feel endlessly frustrating for many people. Together, we can work toward healing, thriving, and achieving a higher quality of life. Working toward a healthy life balance is challenging, yet rewarding for my clients with an accepting & interactive approach. If you'd like, my certified emotional support dog, Colby, is available to help too!

With 30+ yrs. of experience, I provide services to kids, teens & adults in areas of trauma, mood issues, & family problems. Dev. issues in children, autism, & phys. impaired individuals. Infertility services. Therapeutic activities/games to assist children/teens with emotional regulation & behavioral management. Customized parenting support services offered.

I believe in being engaging, interactive, & thought-provoking, not just a "head-nodder". I offer a dynamic, meaningful experience for my clients addressing personal issues. Learning to manage children's emotional needs while implementing effective discipline is central with parents. Play therapy techniques, concrete parenting strategies provided.


Highlights

Hired 35 times
1 employee
21 years in business
Serves Glastonbury , CT
Offers online services

Payment methods

Credit Card, Cash, Check

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Specialties

Previous therapy or counseling experience

Clients with no prior experience, Clients with some prior experience

Counseling type

General conflict, Divorce, Domestic violence, Serious illness, Death, Other counseling

Frequency

Once a week, More than once a week, Once a month, More than once a month, Client is not sure

Counselor gender preference

Male or female counselors, Male counselors, Female counselors

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    david Y.

    Leigh Anne has helped me in so many ways. She has helped me find my voice and strength as a person. Leigh Anne has helped me learn the best methods to help my autism challenges, which has allowed me to become a better, stronger parent to my children. I am grateful to have a support structure that includes Leigh Anne.
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    September 27, 2023

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    kim B.

    Excellent listener, honest, supportive. Willing to give the feedback that is needed even if it’s difficult to hear; but that’s what makes the biggest difference in therapy. Fantastic work with my daughter and very able to connect with her.
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    September 27, 2023

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    Kevin C.

    I reached out to Leigh Anne a few months ago when I was experiencing crippling anxiety. I am happy to say that several months later and with her assistance/support I am doing much better. She was very open and honest with me, I felt very comfortable opening up to her in the first session and would highly recommend her for anyone like myself who is going through some personal struggles and needs some help navigating them.
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    January 13, 2022
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    Mark Z.

    She helps me feel heard and valued!! She wants to be efficient, and she IS efficient in gathering my history so she knows me and my situation better. Shes awesome!!
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    February 07, 2021

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    Lauren W.

    Leigh Anne was a great support and resource. She helped with a wide variety of challenges that I was facing and did so in a consistent and calming manner. I appreciated the candor in her advice and found it to be authentic and generous. After working together for a few months, Leigh Anne’s advice and support has helped me get to a point of greater resilience, better navigation strategies, and a calmer mindset. I appreciated Leigh Anne’s flexibility in her scheduling and found that it was individualized to whatever I needed (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly). I would highly recommend Leigh Anne and her therapeutic practice.
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    February 06, 2021
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    Amy R.

    Leigh Anne is very easy to talk to. She understands the complexity of divorce and difficulties coparenting. My daughter struggles with having two homes. Leigh Anne is able to help my daughter navigate situations that cause her anxiety.
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    February 06, 2021

    Frequently asked questions

    *Currently, the majority of my services are provided virtually. Upon receiving contact from a perspective client, I typically respond within 24-48 hours, and request an email address and a copy of an updated insurance card and driver's license with current street address be provided. The initial intake paperwork is emailed/sent by post to be reviewed, completed, and returned as soon as possible. A virtual or in-person intake appointment is then scheduled within 3-4 weeks. Many prospective clients appreciate the option to arrange a brief 15 min. Meet & Greet phone call prior to making a commitment and completing the paperwork. During this Meet & Greet call, if time allows, we can continue for an additional 45 minutes. This is then considered the Intake Assessment Appointment. Emergency telehealth video intake appointments are available within 48-72 hours. In working with children, I often recommend that an initial parent meeting (this meeting only is self-pay since intake has not yet occurred and cannot be billed under insurance) be scheduled prior to the intake involving a child, teen, or challenged adult. The essential family background information and presenting issues can be more openly discussed. We begin to create goals for treatment. Then, in the intake with the child, the primary focus is on helping him/her to feel safe and comfortable as they are welcomed to explore the various toys and play activities in the "Kid's Corner" in my office or engage in joint play activities virtually (coloring/drawing, playdough, etc.). This allows for positive and secure interactions between the child and me from the beginning. Additionally, my sweet Spaniel/Lab mix, Colby, frequently helps break the ice and connects beautifully with anyone who needs his special support in therapy!
    I graduated from Lesley College with a BS in Human Services, with specializations in 1:1 Counseling, Group Therapy, and Human Development across the lifespan. After working full-time as a Child Development and Trauma Specialist at an intensive child abuse prevention/respite care program for young children, I began my graduate studies at UCONN School of Social Work, followed by obtaining my CT State license 18 months later. I have been employed in various mental health agencies and programs serving children, individuals, and adults. My experience ranges from providing intensive home-based services in a well-known permanency planning agency across New England to outpatient clinical services to being a director of, first, a State funded Safe Home serving abused and neglected youth to, secondly, managing all operations, program development, and providing clinical care in a 24-hour Emergency Mobile Crisis program. I have been in private practice since 2002. In 2011, I earned my certification as a Divorce Mediator/Conflict Resolution Specialist.
    My rates are reasonable and customary with other licensed mental health providers of similar experience and service delivery in CT and surrounding Northeastern states. I accept the following insurance plans: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, and plans with out of network benefits.
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    Give thought as to what you believe is most important to you regarding your individual mental health needs, as well as of loved ones you may be struggling with. Consider your goals for therapy, yet please know that it is also the responsibility of the therapist to help you gain increased awareness and clarity around your personal struggles. As trust between us strengthens, it is our job to help you develop clinical goals and assist in holding one another accountable for your overall progress and growth throughout the process. When possible, try to be patient in getting a return phone call, text, or email. Our days are challenging to arrange brief contacts in between direct clinical hours. I appreciate your patience and flexibility!
    Take time to reach out and actually try to talk with them briefly in advance. This is a professional approach and provides a more personal connection to assist you in determining your comfort level, sense of trust, and their competency/knowledge in the initial phase of the therapy process.

    Services offered

    Therapy
    Family Therapy
    Relationship Counseling
    Mediator