Leah Grande

Dr. Grande brings a rare combination of steadiness and warmth to her work. Her clinical superpower is her ability to remain calm, grounded, and clear-headed even in high-stress medical situations. Having supported children and young adults facing serious health challenges, including cancer treatment, organ transplant, and other complex medical conditions, she provides a reassuring presence for patients and entire support systems navigating uncertainty. At the same time, her deeply empathetic and genuine nature allows her to connect in a way that helps patients feel truly seen, heard, and understood. Dr. Grande earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver, where she specialized in Clinical Child Psychology and Developmental Neuroscience. Her clinical career has centered in integrated medical settings, where she has partnered closely with multidisciplinary teams to support patients coping with chronic illness, pain, and adjustment to new diagnoses. She has extensive experience helping patients strengthen treatment adherence, manage health-related anxiety, process medical trauma, and rebuild confidence after significant health events. Dr. Grande is especially passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and young adults navigating acute and chronic health conditions. Dr. Grande is particularly drawn to the gut–brain connection and the role of stress, emotion, and behavioral patterns in physical health. She believes that when patients feel supported both emotionally and medically, they are better equipped to move toward meaningful, sustainable wellness. The GI Psychology team is here to support you in accomplishing your goals and resolving your problems. Rather than forcing your goals to fit into specific treatments, our clinicians aid and guide your healing through a combination of treatment models by tailoring them to what you need for success. Your experience and needs are unique; your therapy should be the same. By utilizing evidence based treatments, our clinicians can help you take back control of your thoughts and improve your understanding of how your environment might influence your behavior. GI Psychology specializes in Disorders of the Gut Brain Interaction and utilizes evidenced based treatments in order to treat them; specifically Clinical Hypnosis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. All of our clinicians are well versed in working along side you to maximize your physical and psychological recovery and growth.