Les Waite, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
Les Waite, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
Verified
Professions: Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychologist, Addictions Counselor
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Psychologist - 023836
Telephone: 989-712-2166
Billing and Insurance:
I am an in-network provider for:
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross/BlueShield
- CDPHP
- Cigna
- Highmark
- Quest Behavioral Health
Sliding Scale Available
Free Initial Consultation
Evening Availability
What's My Approach to Therapy?
A safe, confidential space for healing and recovery.
Life can be challenging, especially when you’re carrying the additional weight of anxiety, depression, or the lasting effects of trauma. You deserve a place where you can speak freely, without judgment, and begin reclaiming your life.
I’m a licensed psychologist specializing in:
• Drug addiction and recovery
• Gambling and financial stress
• Compulsive sexual behaviors and pornography addiction
• Military veteran mental health
• Trauma and posttraumatic stress (PTSD) treatment
Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or someone you care about, you’re in the right place.
You are not alone. Recovery and healing are possible.
My Practice & Services
Additional focus in therapy:
• Mindfulness and grounding
• Emotional regulation skills
• Identity, values, and meaning-focused work
• Relapse prevention
• Trauma-informed stabilization
Clients can expect warmth, steadiness, and a space where they can speak freely without judgment or pressure.
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
Primary Specialties:
? Addiction
? Gambling
? Trauma & PTSD
? Military Veterans Service-Related Mental Health
? The LGBTQIA+ Population
Additional Focus Areas:
? Anxiety
? Depression
? Stress
? Relationship concerns
? Life transitions
? Moral injury
? Family challenges related to addiction or gambling
? Hypervigilance & sleep disturbances
Therapy Services & Specialties
- Chemical Dependency Evaluation
- Individual Therapy & Counseling
Client Age Groups I Work With
- Adults
Languages
- English
Groups I Work With
- “I help individuals struggling with chemical addiction, gambling, compulsive sexual behaviors, pornography addiction, trauma, and the unique challenges faced by military veterans in the civilian world. I have a long history of treating issues related to identity and sexuality and have served many individuals from the LGBTQIA+ populations in that capacity."
Industries & Communities Served
- First Responder/Medical Professionals
- Military/Law Enforcement
- LGBTQ+
- Union First
Client Challenges & Concerns I Address
- Addictions and Compulsions
- Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Drug and Alcohol Addiction
- Dual Diagnosis
- Gambling Addiction
- Identity Issues
- LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
- Military and Veterans Issues
- Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
- Sex Addiction
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
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