Leigh-Ann Theophilos, Psy.D., LP, LADC, EMDR, RYT, TCTSY-F (she/her)

Dr. Theophilos is a licensed psychologist who believes that as humans, we are designed for connection, belonging, and resiliency. Exploration of past experiences can often be helpful in gaining insight into ways we have strived to get these innate needs met and survive in the world. She strives to walk alongside you, cultivating a sense of feeling seen and understood, and collaborating with you to draw upon the wisdom and natural healing process of the body that values mind, body, and spiritual wellbeing. She understands how difficult it can be to reach out for help; therefore, her priority is to build an environment of trust and collaboration through bringing humility and consent to the therapeutic experience, working at a pace that is suitable to each client and their respective nervous system. Dr. Theophilos utilizes an integrative approach, which includes drawing upon her training in Polyvagal Theory, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, and parts work.

Dr. Theophilos has an interest in working with clients who have experienced overwhelming experiences and trauma. Maybe they have been in a season of transition and change, maybe they have witnessed or experienced traumatic things that continue to impact them, or maybe the past still feels present. She also has previous training in neuropsychological testing, which has given her tools for understanding neurodiverse individuals. Finally, she has a fondness for working with individuals new to therapy, knowing that reaching out for help and pursuing the path of deeper understanding of oneself is both a sign of courage and strength.

Dr. Theophilos has education, training, and clinical experience developed from various settings in both Minnesota and the Chicagoland area since 2012. She has specialized training in substance use and addiction, particularly using the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. She enjoys working with individuals in recovery from substances. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) through the Yoga Alliance and a certified facilitator of Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY ; www.traumasensitiveyoga.com), an evidence-based intervention for complex trauma. Leigh-Ann offers both individual therapy for adults (18+) and group therapy in a TCTSY format. She offers presentations about TCTSY to professionals as well.

Outside of the office, Dr. Theophilos enjoys running around with her spouse and three children, being surrounded by nature, having a good laugh, eating Indian and Mediterranean food, and getting coffee with a friend. She also enjoys being active through running and practicing yoga.