Leah McCollum

(she/her)

LCSW, 13 years of experience

Often rebooked

Warm
Authentic
Intelligent

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

Other specialties

Bipolar Disorder

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

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.

, 46 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

March 12, 2026

Leah makes therapy feel like an easy conversation. She is warm, welcoming, and well educated. I cannot recommend her enough.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 2 with Leah