Lakeshore Psychological Services

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.

Wisconsin has no EDS Society Center of Excellence. The nearest is Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. IU Health's EDS & HSD Clinic in Indianapolis is also accessible. Mayo Clinic Rochester is closest for northeastern Wisconsin patients. The Wisconsin Association of Genetic Counselors is active and can connect patients with in-state genetic evaluation resources. UW Health in Madison has genetics services.