One of his proudest accomplishments was participating in a medical mission to the Philippines to provide pro bono surgical care for locals. Dr. Leach realized the importance of mental health awareness while working with our nation’s heroes at the Veterans Affairs Hospital. He further honed his mental health skills in rehabilitation centers and skilled nursing facilities throughout Connecticut.
Originally a Utah native, Dr. Leach resides in southern Connecticut with his partner, Sean, and two cats, Si and Bali. During his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, watching comedies, and taking day trips to New York City.
You don’t have to perform wellness here.
Janet creates a space where the noise slows down and you can finally hear yourself think.
Janet is a licensed clinical social worker supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her work is trauma-informed, LGBTQ-affirming, and rooted in deep respect for your self-defined identity.
No assumptions.
No minimizing.
No “are you sure that’s what you mean?”
Just curiosity, compassion, and steady presence.
At Blues & Blahs, we believe identity is not something to debate. It is something to affirm. Janet practices curiosity over conclusions and meets every client exactly where they are.
With children and teens, she gently untangles anxiety, attention struggles, and identity development in ways that feel safe and collaborative.
With adults, she helps process trauma, manage ADHD, and build emotional regulation that actually works in real life.
With families, she helps shift patterns from blame to understanding, from defensiveness to communication that feels human again.
This is not surface-level coping. This is meaningful, relational work.
Janet believes therapy is not a performance and not a one-way street. Every time she sits down with a client, she learns something new. She grows alongside the people she works with, honoring the impact that happens when two people engage deeply in difficult work.
Processing trauma memories.
Naming long-standing family dynamics.
Challenging anxious thoughts that have quietly shaped decisions for years.
When two people show up honestly, something shifts.
She is relational, reflective, and deeply curious. Clients often describe her as grounded, thoughtful, and calm even in heavy moments.
Outside of the therapy room, Janet can be found:
She understands that healing is not about becoming a different person. It is about becoming more fully yourself.
If you’re exhausted from holding it together, navigating family conflict, or carrying anxiety and trauma alone, you deserve support that sees the whole of you.
At Blues & Blahs, we help you move from overwhelmed to grounded.
From disconnected to understood. From “just surviving” to something steadier.
Janet looks forward to walking alongside you in that work. You don’t have to do this alone.
