Professional Profile
My Philosophy
It is my belief that every individual possesses inherent value. As a behavioral health therapist, I approach services with a strengths-focused perspective, working with participants to create specialized plans
for pursuing growth and personal fulfillment. While life’s obstacles may feel overwhelming, compassionate and personalized support is available.
Leon Supsic Jr. MSW, LCSW
Leon is currently accepting the following insurance plans:
Aetna
Highmark
Focus Areas
and Expertise
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
ACT incorporates mindfulness-based strategies to help deal with uncomfortable symptoms, thoughts, or circumstances. While assisting in practicing acceptance during uncomfortable experiences,
ACT also supports participants in maintaining commitment to value-based actions for promoting healthy well-being.
CBT helps identify patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Through a collaborative approach, these patterns can be challenged and modified, allowing for alternative ways of thinking and behaving.
Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality
CAMS works to address the drivers of intrusive thoughts and urges which may influence harmful behaviors. CAMS purpose is to increase coping skills for navigating drivers of intrusive thoughts and urges, as well as reducing overall risk of self-harm or suicide.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy
DBT aims to modify thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through a mindfulness-based approach. DBT prioritizes distress tolerance for improving emotional regulation strategies and increasing interpersonal effectiveness.
EFT helps participants understand the impact emotions have on physical and mental well-being, as well as actions. EFT services assist in developing adaptive methods for responding intentionally during emotionally distressing situations.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Recognizing the impact of trauma on individuals, families, and communities, Trauma-Informed approaches to therapeutic services prioritize safety and trust to help participants build a sense of resilience and empowerment.