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Psychologist in Madison, Wisconsin Dr. Brenda Kepler Leske, Psychologist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 0-64

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Dr. Brenda Kepler Leske, Psychologist

Dr. Brenda Kepler Leske, Psy.D.

Specializes In:

Childhood behavioral issues
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Parenting
School behavioral issues
Social skills & communication
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Dr. Brenda Kepler Leske, Psy.D., helps individuals of all ages navigate their mental health challenges, offering care to patients across Wisconsin. She provides a compassionate and evidence-based approach to therapy, focusing on building strong therapeutic relationships. Dr. Leske works with children, teens, and adults, tailoring her interventions to the unique needs of each client. Specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and depression, she utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to guide her clients toward emotional balance and personal growth. Passionate about supporting women’s mental health, Dr. Leske has extensive experience in treating issues related to trauma, grief, and life transitions, including midlife and later-life changes. She also focuses on helping children and families dealing with school avoidance, behavior issues, and parenting challenges. Dr. Leske’s expertise in neuropsychological assessment and treatment allows her to provide comprehensive evaluations and care for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and head injuries. Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Leske enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dogs. She finds relaxation in yoga, walking, and golfing, while her love for art often leads to creative projects. Active in her community, she believes strongly in the importance of volunteering. Dr. Leske’s dedication to both her professional work and personal passions brings a well-rounded perspective to her practice.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Parenting
  • Social skills & communication
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: requires some assistance
  • Autism: requires substantial support
  • Body image
  • Brain/head injuries (TBI)
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Dementia & memory issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Empty nesters
  • Family conflict
  • General relationship issues
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Intellectual challenges: requires some assistance
  • Intellectual challenges: requires substantial support
  • Learning challenges
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Other neurological conditions
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Phobias
  • Premarital counseling
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stroke-related conditions
  • Trauma & PTSD

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • School behavioral issues
  • Social skills & communication
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Autism: requires some assistance
  • Autism: requires substantial support
  • Body image
  • Brain/head injuries (TBI)
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Dementia & memory issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Empty nesters
  • Family conflict
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Intellectual challenges: requires some assistance
  • Intellectual challenges: requires substantial support
  • Learning challenges
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Other neurological conditions
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • School avoidance
  • Self-esteem
  • Sexual trauma
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stroke-related conditions
  • Trauma & PTSD

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology

FAQs

Please call us at 608-601-8300 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Brenda Kepler Leske.

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