Lea Ardovino

 
 
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I work with people who are ready to understand the deeper roots of their anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Often, these challenges are tied to emotions and beliefs formed early in life; reactions that once made sense but now cause stress, confusion, or disconnection.

In therapy, we explore how those early patterns still shape your present. The fear that once kept you safe might now drive anxiety. A habit of shutting down may have protected you in the past, but now leaves you feeling isolated. These responses follow a kind of emotional logic. Once you understand that logic, you can begin to shift it.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent many years raising my family. Once my kids were grown, I went back to school to follow a long-time interest in how people grow and heal. That path taught me that it’s never too late to change and that meaningful growth can happen at any stage of life.

My style is steady, practical, and grounded in compassion. If you’re ready to look at what’s been running in the background and create new ways of responding, I’d be glad to work with you. 

 

Specialties

Every person and relationship carries its own history and patterns. These are some of the areas I focus on most in my work:

  • Marriage / Relationship / Couples Counseling: Relationships naturally go through seasons of tension and change. Passions may fade, life circumstances shift, or trust may be broken through infidelity or other betrayals. Whether you’re dating, engaged, or married, I help couples rebuild connection, restore trust, and strengthen the foundation for a lasting relationship.

  • Trauma and PTSD: Traumatic experiences can leave deep emotional imprints that affect how you feel, think, and relate to others. Therapy helps you safely process those experiences and begin to release their hold, allowing for new patterns of safety and balance to emerge.

  • Anxiety: Anxiety often develops as a response to uncertainty or past hurt. Together, we identify what fuels that anxiety and practice strategies to calm your mind, understand your triggers, and feel more at ease in daily life.

  • Depression: Feelings of emptiness or hopelessness can make it difficult to see a way forward. In therapy, we explore both the underlying causes and practical steps toward rebuilding energy, purpose, and connection.

Other Areas of Focus

 
  • Anger Management

  • Behavioral Issues

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Coping Skills

  • Divorce

  • Emotional Disturbance

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief

  • Infidelity

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

  • Parenting

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Substance Abuse

  • Mental Health

  • Dissociative Disorders

  • Mood Disorders

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Payment Details

Cost / Rates:

My rate is $115.00 per 60-minute session. I do not charge more for initial sessions.

Insurance:

Out-of-Pocket Fee: $115

  • Medical Mutual

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Aetna

  • Optum

  • United Healthcare

Accepted Forms of Payment:

I accept most most major credit cards (e.g. American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa). I also accept cash or check. In addition to these common payments, I also can accept payment via Health Savings Accounts. Please inquire with any questions.

 
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