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Justin Leak

Psychologist, PsyD
Accepting clients Last Updated 3 days ago

Dr. Justin Leak is a 2016 graduate of the American School of Professional Psychology @ Argosy University (ASPP). He received his BA in Speech Communication and African & African American Studies from the Pennsylvania State University in 2002. Dr. Leak completed his MA at Lewis & Clark College in Counseling Psychology, with a specialization in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy (MCFT) in 2008.

Dr. Leak completed his APA-accredited internship at The John L. Gildner Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents (JLG-RICA), where he continues to work full-time as the Director of the Evaluation Unit and Case Manager for the Facility for Children. His Clinical Research Project was entitled: The Pressure of Maintaining Excellence: The Impact and Challenges of Combining an Electronic Peer-Mentoring Program with University Sponsored Counseling Services to Support Low Income College Students.

In between his studies, Dr. Leak has worked with students and families in a variety of educational and therapeutic settings. These include working in the offices of Multicultural Affairs, Academic Advising, Career Advising, and most notably, Residence Life. For fun, he enjoys playing tennis, swimming, travel, and entering cooking competitions.

Dr. Leak's therapeutic style pulls from several approaches, including psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Family systems. He offers treatment for a variety of stressors including (but not limited to) mood, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship problems, and transitional life issues. He also specializes in psychological assessment, specifically diagnosing issues that impact behavior, mood, attention, and learning. He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), American Counseling Association (ACA), and the National Register of Health Psychologists.


Specialties

Addiction ADHD Anger management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Career Concerns College adjustment Depression Divorce Emotional Regulation Executive Functions Family Conflict Identity Development Learning Disability Life Transitions Parenting Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sexuality Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Substance Abuse

In-Network Insurance Plans

Justin Leak is in network for the following plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO CareFirst
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

Claim Submission:

I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1750571618

Rates

First session $200
Ongoing sessions $200

Practice Hours

Monday 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday --
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Bowen Family Systems Theory Career Counseling Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Family Systems Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Narrative Parent Coaching Positive Psychology Psychodynamic Psychoeducational Testing Psychological Testing and Evaluation Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Structural Family Therapy Supportive

Modalities

Couples Family Individuals

Age Groups

Children (6-10) Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Activists Artists Athletes First-Gen LGBQ+ People of Color Trans non-binary gender fluid

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 10
  • License(s): DC-PSY1001692, MD-06396, VA-0810007362

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): Black or African American
  • Gender(s): Man

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