Professional Disclosure Statement
Lesa Leiden, NCC 268656, LPC (Oregon)
C3835
757-414-7194 (Scheduling Virginia)
541-525-9293 (Oregon)
LesaLeiden@gmail.com
Philosophy
and Approach: I believe that through guided
facilitation everyone can reach an optimum state of health and happiness. I
employ an eclectic approach with a preference to cognitive-behavioral and
Jungian techniques. I base my relationship therapy on the Gottman technique. My areas of special training and expertise include showing
men and women how to experience total health by connecting body, mind, and
spirit. I support people in their desire to close the gap between where they
are right now and where they want to be in the future.
Formal
Education and Training: I have a bachelor’s degree in
education from Virginia Wesleyan College, a master’s degree in education from
Old Dominion University, a master’s degree in human services from Capella
University, and a Ph.D. from LaCrosse University. I am a National Certified
Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon. I received my RoHun
training from Delphi University and the Graham Institute of Self Awareness. I
received my doctorate in transpersonal psychology from Lacrosse University.
Major coursework included human growth and development, pragmatic and clinical
interventions, relationship dynamics and professional orientation and ethics.
As
a Licensee of the Oregon Board of Licensed
Professional Counselors and Therapists, I abide by its Code of Ethics in
addition to the National Board of Certified Counselors. Within in the state of
Virginia I work as a coach/counselor. To maintain my license I am required to participate
in continuing education by taking classes dealing with subjects relevant to
this profession.
Fees:
Like many
professionals, my practice is a fee for service practice. Payment is due at the
beginning or end of each session. The full fee for the session will be charged
if an appointment is missed without a 24-hour cancellation notice. Sessions
fees are $60 for a 50-minute therapeutic hour. I realize that on
occasion you will not be able to make a scheduled appointment. You can call 757-414-7194
(VA) 541-525-9293 (OR) and leave a cancellation message on my voice mail. I do
offer a sliding fee scale if requested. Sliding scale clients are people
who have a limited ability to pay for these professional
services. A sliding scale means that, within some boundaries, the
client pays only what he or she can actually afford. If qualified,
the sliding scale ranges from $40 per session, on the low end, to $50 per
session, on the high end. Your actual fee per session will be
determined after consultation.
For
Oregon Clients:-
As
a client of an Oregon licensee you have the
following rights:
∗ To expect that a licensee has met the
qualifications of training and experience required by state law;
∗ To examine public records maintained
by the Board and to have the Board confirm credentials of a licensee;
∗ To obtain a copy of the Code of
Ethics;
∗ To report complaints to the Board;
∗ To be informed of the cost of
professional services before receiving the services;
∗ To be assured of privacy and
confidentiality while receiving services as defined by rule and law, with the
following exceptions: 1) Reporting suspected child abuse; 2) Reporting imminent
danger to client or others; 3) Reporting information required in court
proceedings or by client’s insurance company, or other relevant agencies; 4) Providing
information concerning licensee case consultation or supervision; and 5)
Defending claims brought by client against licensee;
∗ To be free from discrimination because
of age, color, culture, disability, ethnicity, national origin, gender, race, religion,
sexual orientation, marital status, or socioeconomic status.
You
may contact the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists at
3218 Pringle Rd SE, #250, Salem, OR 97302-6312
Telephone: (503) 378-5499
