Counselor in Vernon Hills, IL

Samantha Leahy, BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Portrait Health Autism Centers

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175 E Hawthorn Parkway    Suite 235    Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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Practice Information

Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.

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Specialties: Include but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Applied Behavior Analysis, Verbal Behavior, Behavior Reduction, Skill Acquisition, Parent Training, IEPs, Functional Behavior Assessments, Toileting, Social Skills, PECS, Non Verbal Clients, Feeding Issues and Sleep Issues Samantha became interested in working with children with disabilities and their families while volunteering in high school. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education Teaching from Northern Illinois University. Samantha then worked in the public school system for 8 years. During those 8 years she became interested in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) while assisting in creating a program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She completed her Master’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis in ABA from Kaplan University (now called Purdue University Global). She became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2014. Throughout her career, Samantha has worked with children and adults of varying disabilities ages ranging from 3 months-21 years. Samantha has worked in a variety of settings including public schools, clinics, client’s homes, daycares, in the community and therapeutic day schools. Samantha has experience working with interdisciplinary teams creating educational programs for clients/students, writing IEPs, conducting behavioral and skill assessments, training staff members and parents in implementing skill based programs and behavior reduction programs. Samantha is very passionate about creating a learning environment that allows each client to learn and grow. She believes each client and family is unique and deserves treatment tailored to their individual needs.

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Therapy  Addiction  Adolescents  Adoption  Anger Management  Anxiety and Panic  Arts Therapy (Expressive)  Asperger's Syndrome  Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  Bicultural Difficulties  Body Image Issues  Caregiver Issues  Children's Counseling  Chronic Illness  Couples  Depression  Divorce  Domestic Violence  Eating Disorders  Educational Therapy  EMDR  Family Conflict  Gay or Lesbian Issues  Gender Identity / Transgenderism  Gifted / Talented Issues  Grief and Loss  Group Therapy  Herpes and STD Counseling  Hypnotherapy  Learning Disabilities  Life and Wellness Coaching  Life Transitions  Loneliness  Marriage & Family Therapy  Marriage Counseling  Men's Issues  Neuropsychological Evaluation / Testing  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder  Online / Teletherapy  Pet Therapy  Play Therapy  Pre and Postpartum Mental Health  Premarital Counseling  Problem Gambling  Psychoanalysis  Psychological Evaluation / Testing  Psychopharmacology  Relationship Issues  Religious Counseling  Self-Esteem Issues  Seniors and Elder Care Issues  Sexual Dysfunction  Stress Management  Trauma and PTSD  Women's Issues  Work and Career Issues

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