Leigh Dongre, Ph.D.
Faculty
Leigh Dongre, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty
Education
Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Counselor Education and Supervision)
M.A. Wake Forest University
B.A. Wake Forest University
Contact
Biography
Leigh graduated from Wake Forest University with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. While at Wake Forest, she worked as an academic counselor in the Learning Assistant Center at the university. In this role, she counseled students with their academic needs. For 4 years, she worked as a counselor, supervisor, and researcher at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in the Trauma Center. Her areas of interest are: substance abuse, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, academic problems, interpersonal relationship concerns and general adjustment concerns. She serves adolescent, family and adult populations. She has facilitated family support groups for families with patients in the ICU and a parent group for parents of children suffering with addiction. She currently serves as the Clinical Director at Full Life Counseling. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. Her hobbies include: Traveling with her partner and sons to learn about different cultures and people. Cooking international cuisines, particularly Indian dishes. Practicing yoga. Reading and writing poetry. She adores British comedy.