Advance Behavioral Health Services

Nancy Leon, LSW, CAIP,CGP

Therapist

Nancy Leon is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), as well as a Certified Anxiety-Informed Professional and a Certified Grief Professional. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Capella University and a master’s degree in Social Work from Aurora University.  Nancy works with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couples, and family therapy. Nancy is also fluent in Spanish.

Areas of Clinical Expertise/Interest:

  • Mood Disorders (Depression. Bipolar disorder)
    • Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, OCD, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety Disorder)
    • Post traumatic or acute stress
    • Personality disorders
    • Difficult life events/transitions
  • Suicide Ideation
  • Relationship Issues
    • Loss/Grief Issues
  • Self Esteem and Self Injurious Behaviors
  • Peer Relationships
  • Coping Skills
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Neurodivergent children
  • Sexual Violence/Domestic violence

Treatment Modalities:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Therapy