Leanne Mitchell

Leanne Mitchell

Position: Mental Health Social Worker
Service Reach: South West Victoria
Qualifications: B. Social Science (Social Welfare), Grad Cert Social Science (Research), M. Social Work, B. Arts & Social Sciences (Honours)
Categories: EAP, Medicare, Private Paying, Telehealth
Location: Warrnambool

Professional experience.

Leanne supports children, adolescents and adults living with anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). She supports people managing stress and work-related pressures, self-worth issues, anger management and substance-related issues.

Leanne’s professional experience is extensive. This includes five years working in the area of adolescent mental health, two years working in forensics within the justice system, and 10 years working in adult mental health, providing support to adults and their carers.

Leanne is a collaborative and person-centred clinician who utilises Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to support her clients.

What Leanne loves about working in mental health.

“Helping people find courage and confidence in times where the world doesn’t make sense or becomes too hard to find the solutions on their own.”

Interests.

  • Walking
  • Enjoying the great outdoors
  • Meeting new people
  • Travel

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