Leah has been with Midwest Psych since 2012.  She has clinical experience in individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, home-based treatment, and school-based counseling.  She currently provides outpatient services to clients age 7 and up.  

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Leah’s primary treatment model is EMDR Therapy, however she is prepared to utilize and integrate other therapeutic approaches as well.  She is skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Solution Focused Brief Treatment, and Psychodynamics.  She integrates mindfulness strategies, bibliotherapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy practices, and play into work with clients, emphasizing individualized, client-centered care. 

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​Some of Leah’s specialty areas include treating Complex/Developmental Trauma, ethical integration of client spirituality in psychotherapy, as well as healing Religious Abuse and Spiritual Trauma.  

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Outside of work, Leah enjoys spending time with husband and two children.  She enjoys music, art, spending time outdoors, and watching sports with her family.

 

Education and Training

• Master of Social Work, The Ohio State University 

• Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, The Catholic University of America

Certificates and Approvals

• Certified EMDR Therapist with the EMDR International Association

• EMDRIA Approved Consultant in EMDR Therapy

• Certificate of Expressive Arts Therapy

• Advanced Certificate in Dissociation Studies for EMDR Therapist

Licenses

• LISW-S, Ohio

• LCSW, Indiana and Kentucky

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www.leahfogtcounseling.com

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