Therapist in Independence, Ohio Nicholette Leanza, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 15-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Nicholette Leanza, MA, LPCC-S
Nicholette believes in a treatment philosophy that encompasses a wholistic and eclectic approach to care and her treatment methods include cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) and psychodynamic therapy.
Nicholette is a faculty member at John Carroll University’s Clinical Counseling program, and she is also the host of the LifeStance podcast, Convos from the Couch. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as hiking, biking, and traveling.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Caresource
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Cleveland Clinic-Specialty Agreement
- Custom Design Benefits
- Elevance Health (Anthem)
- Enterprise Group Planning
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Magellan
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Molina Healthcare
- Ohio Health Choice
- OhioHealthy
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- SummaCare
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parenting Skills
Education
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University of Akron
Graduate School | 1995
Akron, OH, United States
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University of Akron
Undergraduate | 1993
Akron, OH, United States
Languages
- English
Medically Reviewed
Nicholette Leanza is an expert medical reviewer at LifeStance Health. The following publications have been authored or medically reviewed by Nicholette.
Recently Reviewed or Authored:
- How to Deal with Family Estrangement
- 3 Things to Know About Maternal Mental Health
- Pebbling as a Family Therapy Tool: Fostering Communication and Trust
- Bridging the Divide: Managing Family Relationships Across Political Lines
- Election Anxiety is Real–Here are Five Ways to Cope
- Gender-Affirming Care: The Impact of Parental Rejection on Transgender Youth When Support Falls Short
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Nicholette Leanza. You can also call 216-750-4100 to have someone assist you.
Nicholette Leanza generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 216-750-4100 to find out Nicholette Leanza's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Nicholette Leanza:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Caresource
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Cleveland Clinic-Specialty Agreement
- Custom Design Benefits
- Elevance Health (Anthem)
- Enterprise Group Planning
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Magellan
- Medical Mutual of Ohio (MMO)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Molina Healthcare
- Ohio Health Choice
- OhioHealthy
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
- SummaCare
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 216-750-4100 to see how we can help.
Nicholette Leanza is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Nicholette Leanza does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Nicholette Leanza is currently offering in-office visits.