Dr. Leslie Rubin, PhD (she/her), is a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience helping individuals manage anxiety, OCD, BFRBs (hair-pulling and skin-picking), perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and challenges related to Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS). She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from American University in Washington, DC, with specialized training in psychotherapy, assessment, and research.
Leslie has worked with patients in private practices, university counseling centers, schools, hospitals, and institutions such as the NIH and the Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She also supports students and professionals in demanding settings, including law, medicine, healthcare, and business.
Leslie takes a collaborative approach, helping clients understand their experiences and the patterns that contribute to anxiety or other challenges. She introduces practical skills and strategies that fit daily life, supporting clients they practice new approaches and strengthen adaptive coping skills. The focus is on creating meaningful, lasting change that makes everyday life feel more manageable and balanced.
An integrated approach to individualized care
The practice focuses on tailoring treatment to each person’s unique needs, taking into account their individual experiences, concerns, and identities. Leslie uses an evidence-based, integrative approach, drawing from Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT), client-centered, and relational therapies to provide thoughtful, comprehensive care.
The goal is to help individuals gain insight, practice new skills, and strengthen adaptive coping strategies within a safe and collaborative environment. By combining humor with honesty, Leslie fosters warm, supportive relationships where people feel understood, accepted, and able to make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives.
Gaining clinical insight and making behavioral change
Areas of Clinical Focus
Generalized
Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
(OCD)
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBS)
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) & Chronic Illness
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
(PMADs)
College Student Mental Health
Undergraduate & Graduate
Clinical Background & Qualifications
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
State of Illinois, License Number 071.010449
State of New York, License Number 027283
Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (PSYPACT)
E.Passport (ASPPB), Mobility No. 6717 [more info]
PhD in Clinical Psychology, American University
BS/MS in Cognitive Psychology, University of Michigan
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Northwestern University CAPS
National Register of Health Service Psychologists