ABOUT Leslie Szasz, LCSW

If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by trauma, anxiety, depression or ADHD, I’m here to help. As a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor in Ohio and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Idaho, I specialize in working with individuals facing PTSD, complex trauma, substance abuse challenges, and more. I earned a Master of Social Work degree from Ohio State University College of Social Work in 2012. I did my 15-month clinical internship at Ohio State University Harding (Psychiatric) Liaison/Consult Unit treating patient throughout the Ohio State University Medical Center.

 With a warm, client-centered approach, I believe therapy should be tailored to you-your needs, goals and personal strengths. Beginning with our first session, I take the time to truly listen and make an effort to understand your story, conducing a thorough bio-psycho-social assessment to ensure that we create a treatment plan that works for you.

I have extensive experience treating Complex PTSD, particularly for individuals who have endured sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.  My background includes working in Acute Crisis Inpatient Care, leading PTSD-focused group therapy, and coordinating with St. Luke’s Hospital for pain management treatment. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist through the EMDR International Association, using Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing to help clients process and heal from trauma. Additionally, I am a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) and a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist through Nationwide Children’s Hospital.