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Leigh Ann Drew, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and trauma support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment focus
- Mindfulness tools
About Leigh
Leigh Ann Drew is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 10 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma or abuse, grief and loss, and parenting challenges. She also works with concerns such as depression, self-esteem, career questions, and ADHD.
Leigh Ann focuses on practical conversation and clear steps. She listens to what is happening now and looks for small changes that can reduce distress. Sessions emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying different responses, and building everyday coping skills.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered methods. That means attention to current thinking patterns, to how relationships shape feelings, and to the client’s own goals. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolkit when clients want skills for stress or motivation.
She has worked across settings that involve grief, adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, and end-of-life concerns. Leigh Ann pays attention to family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, and fatherhood-related topics when they come up in sessions.
People meet with her to address burnout and compassion fatigue, explore life purpose, or process post-traumatic stress. She offers straightforward conversation and practical techniques to help people manage daily demands and longer-term changes.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules a first session to talk through goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Leigh Ann uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when clear steps and homework are helpful.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how relationships shape feelings and reactions. That approach can help when worry or trauma connects back to close relationships. Her client-centered stance keeps the focus on the person's goals and preferences, with questions that guide the work rather than a fixed plan.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, attachment-focused work, or a different method fits best based on specific goals and life demands. The chosen approach can change as needs evolve.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Discuss format and scheduling when setting up the first appointment so sessions match daily routines and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, depression, self-esteem, and ADHD among other issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT ideas to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and step-by-step strategies.
What is her professional background?
She has 10 years of experience working with people on grief, trauma, caregiving stress, and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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