Leah Rybakowski
Leah Rybakowski
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Leah Rybakowski(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Illinois
Anger management- Anxiety - Depression-Life coaching- Life transitions- Stress management-

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Accepting online

In-network with some insurances

$75-$100

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Professional statement

Leah Rybakowski is a licensed clinical professional counselor serving clients in the state of Illinois. She specializes in anxiety, depression, self-care issues and stress management concerns. She uses a get-to-know-you first approach, to explore what brings you to therapy and then tailors a treatment plan and her approach, uniquely to you.

Leah Rybakowski has nine years of experience as a clinician in the mental health field. She uses a CBT-approach paired with DBT, specifically focusing on mindfulness, setting goals and establishing a self-care routine. Sessions focus on establishing goals and creating a plan to help you take charge of your life.

She offers telehealth appointments and is available Monday through Thursday 8am to 5pm and Friday 8am to 1pm.

Message to clients

You are worth more than your darkness and you are not alone. Take this first step and reach out for therapy to find your shine again. We will break down your walls by building rapport and creating a safe space to share freely and openly, without judgement. You will work on building your confidence, putting yourself first and taking charge of your own life.

Growth is not linear. It can be slow, messy and uncomfortable, but it can also be so incredibly powerful. You won't have all the answers right away and you will need to step into the uncomfortable at times. I can promise you that you will not do this alone. We’ll figure things out together, one step at a time.

My hope for you is that, through our work together, you begin to see that change is possible, and that you already have the capacity within you to grow into the version of yourself you’re longing to become.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 9 years

Headway, LCPC, 2023 - Present
McDonough District Hospital Behavioral Health Services, LCPC, 2025 - Present
Betterhelp, LCPC, 2022 - 2025
McDonough District Hospital Behavioral Health Services, LCPC, 2017 - 2023

Capella University, M.S Mental Health Counseling, 2017
Western Illinois University, B.S Psychology, 2013

Licensure

Illinois: 180-014532

Languages

English

Specialties

Anger management - Addressing sudden outbursts of anger or sustained resentment; developing healthy anger expression and outlets

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$100 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$75 - $100
  • Initial session:$150 (60min)
  • Couples sessions:$125 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
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