Licensed to practice in Connecticut and accepts 38 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions and 7 more.
Leah McCollum
(she/her)
Clients say this provider is
About me
Hi, I'm Leah. Is everything just too much? Are you anxious or irritable, depressed or hopeless? You can get better and you can get help! Whether you are experiencing a loss, going through a life transition or just needing a listening ear, therapy can be instrumental in working through life's challenges. Seeking therapy can be hard but it is a sign you are ready to improve your life and your mental health! I'm passionate about walking through difficult times with my clients and empowering them to make lasting changes. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 10 years of experience, I work collaboratively with my clients to help them improve their lives. I utilize a strengths-based approach and incorporate many evidence-based techniques into my work. My formative years as a therapist, include working with at-risk children and adolescents in several Chicago Public Schools. I also have experience in medical and dental social work.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session will be very casual and warm. It's all about getting to know each other and seeing if we'll be a good fit! I'll have a lot of questions for you and encourage you to ask questions as well.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I believe in building a solid relationship with my clients to meet them where they are at in life. I utilize humor, empathy and compassion in session.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Other specialties
Bipolar Disorder
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Grief
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
Identifies as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Connecticut
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize many CBT techniques and have several years of experience using these methods with many different populations and in many different settings.
2 ratings with written reviews
April 1, 2026
Leah is a great listener who isn't afraid to challenge you when you need it. Exactly what I needed!
Verified client, age 25-34
March 12, 2026
Leah makes therapy feel like an easy conversation. She is warm, welcoming, and well educated. I cannot recommend her enough.