- Trauma and abuse
- Grief support
- Life purpose questions
About LeAnn
LeAnn Mallernee is an Ohio LISW with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with trauma and abuse and those grieving a significant loss. Her work also addresses issues such as guilt and shame, isolation, communication struggles, and questions about life purpose.
She focuses on helping people notice how they process emotions and what coping strategies they already use. Sessions are meant to be a place to talk through thoughts and feelings without judgment. She encourages practical steps to manage day-to-day stress and to handle strong memories or difficult anniversaries.
LeAnn draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address post-traumatic stress and complicated grief. She supports people facing aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and the strain that can come with caregiving. Conversations may include ways to rebuild a routine and restore a sense of meaning after loss.
Her approach is collaborative and paced to the individual. She helps people identify small, realistic goals and practices they can try between sessions. This can include communication strategies to repair strained relationships and exercises to reduce shame and increase self-regard.
LeAnn offers work in English and accepts international clients. People who are ready to begin complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the site's booking flow.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
LeAnn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma and grief. For post-traumatic stress, she may use trauma-focused methods that help a person reduce the intensity of distressing memories and learn ways to manage triggers. For grief and loss, interventions often center on processing the meaning of the loss, restoring routines, and developing practical coping strategies to handle anniversaries and reminders.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options with each person and adapt methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process that aims to match techniques to what feels manageable and useful for the client.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm what formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and can help people keep continuity of care across locations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to life changes?
She helps people processing loss, trauma, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Additional focus areas include guilt, shame, communication problems, and end-of-life topics.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works collaboratively to identify small, practical steps. Sessions focus on emotional awareness and coping strategies.
What is her background and experience?
She has 10 years of professional experience supporting people through grief and trauma and related concerns such as post-traumatic stress and caregiving stress.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LISW licensed in Ohio. Her practice is based in Ohio.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.