Leigh Richards
PhD, LMHC, LPC
Leigh specializes in anxiety, ARFID, and OCD in children, adolescents, and adults. She founded Applied Counseling Group to provide focused, evidence-based care in an area where generalist treatment often falls short.
Leigh holds a PhD and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling, trained at the Anxiety Institute, and is licensed in New York, Connecticut, and Florida.
Before becoming a clinician, Leigh built a career in financial technology and organizational design. She holds a Master's in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, where she also trained as a certified coach. That background shapes how she works: her approach is strategic, collaborative, and oriented toward action.
The practice is based in Westchester County, NY and serves clients across New York, Connecticut, and Florida via telehealth.