Leslie Samdahl
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
I am an eating disorder and body image therapist with over a decade of experience. My office is a safe space for folks of all identities.
I've been working as an eating disorder therapist for over a decade. I take a compassion focused approach and enjoy helping the folks I work with reach a place of kindness towards themselves while also helping them to listen to their bodies intuitively. In addition to working with eating disorders, I also treat body image issues, perfectionism, anxiety of all kinds, depression and other mood disorders. I take an integrative approach to therapy, and tailor therapy to meet the needs of the individual. I am welcoming of all identities and work to create a safe space for everyone that enters my office.
Practice hours (PDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Depression
- Eating Concerns
- Perfectionism
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- Neurodivergent people
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Body Image Therapy
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Feminist Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Flat path to the front door
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$130 — $200per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Washington
- First Choice Health – Washington
- Kaiser – Washington
- LifeWise – Washington
- Premera – Washington
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
LMHC
Washington State Department of Health
LH60480953, Washington
Professional Counselor License
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
6401224855, Michigan
Certificates
Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapist Cerification
Cascadia Continuing Education
Learned how to affirm clients that are neurodiverse by highlighting their strengths and learning tools and techniques to help neurodiverse people thrive in a world that has largely been designed for neurotypical people.
Education
Lewis and Clark College
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2013
During my time at Lewis and Clark, I completed coursework for a specialization in eating disorders.