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I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in helping people find solutions to their problems. Over the years, I have been told by clients that they really feel that I am listening to them and trying to understand what is going on in their lives and how they feel. Clients have also told me that they do not feel any sense of judgment, but rather that I accept them for who they are and where they are in their life’s journey.
My style is empathetic and solution focused. I will spend time asking you questions in order to get to know you and try to find out what is at the heart of your issue. Together, we will talk about possible avenues you may want to take, or changes you may want to consider. I may give you some “homework” assignments…things to write out or think about, worksheets to complete, or even techniques/exercises to practice in your own time so that some of what we discuss in our sessions is reinforced.
Most of all, I will be an objective listener, helping you to gain insight into what is going on with you, so that you are able to make the choices and changes you want to, in your own time.
I look forward to working with you!
Professional experience
15yrs in practice
Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Body Image, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Multicultural Concerns, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Leah Pavela-Mullins. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Sometimes it helps to know someone is there. I’m not as good as I should be and communicating with my therapist. But she hangs in and checks in regularly. And just know she’s there is huge.
Written on Sep 06, 2023 after therapy with Leah for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I love her, her work and help is indispensable.
Written on Jul 31, 2023 after therapy with Leah for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Leah is an amazing therapist, strongly recommend her!
Written on May 13, 2023 after therapy with Leah for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Leah was very helpful and responsive.
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Leah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Listens well
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Leah is kind, respectful, nonjudgmental, and professional. She has good vibes and a comforting personality.
Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with Leah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Leah has been amazing help to me throughout the past couple years! She is a great listener, very consistent with checking up on you as well as responding back! Leah offers amazing tool sets to help you achieve your goals and look at things from a more clarified and positive perspective! 10/10 highly recommend! Leah has been amazing help!
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Leah for 3 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Very helpful, there was a mix up as I don’t live in her locality but advices me on the next steps. Would recommend
Written on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Leah for 2 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
I’ve only started talking to Leah for 2 weeks and I already feel so comfortable and hopeful for the future. There’s something about her that’s reassuring. Highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Leah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Leah is great, she listens to my concerns and helps me work through them and find possible solutions.
Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with Leah for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Fantastic response time and very willing to help! Would recommend!
Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with Leah for 2 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I can count on Leah´s expertise and support when I need it the most
Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with Leah for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Leah has been amazing! When I started therapy I wasn’t sure where to even start or what steps to take next and she was really good about walking me through the process and helping me determine what needs to be worked on and doing things one thing at a time. She really is amazing and I do recommend her highly!
Written on Sep 13, 2021 after therapy with Leah for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Leah Pavela-Mullins is professional and shows astuteness in assessing and offering productive insight and positivity in dealing with sensitive matters.
Written on Aug 29, 2021 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Leah saved my mental health and perhaps even my life. I couldn't be more thankful.
Written on Jul 26, 2021 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and compassion fatigue
Leah has helped me over the past few weeks to ask myself a lot of difficult questions. She’s been able to help me learn more about myself than I ever could alone. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone needing mental health counseling
Written on Jul 22, 2021 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Patient listens to your concerns & helps you work through your situation.
Written on Dec 30, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Leah is fantastic. She is understanding, knowledgeable, and provides great advice.
Written on Dec 09, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Very grateful for Leah. I do recommend co workers
Written on Nov 22, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 10 months
Leah is AMAZING. She makes me feel truly heard and provides kind, helpful, and specific support. My life has changed thanks to her!
Written on Oct 13, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
She is so kind, helpful, listens to what I am saying and has helped me tremendously! Getting her as my therapist has been a wonderful addition to my happiness and well being in life.
Written on Sep 18, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I really appreciate Leah's advice to me and helping me navigate my past, present and future. She has been very insightful and has brought up subjects that I did not realize that were affecting me subconsciously. I have only been working with her for two weeks but I already feel so much better about my current thoughts and how to move forward in a healthy way.
Written on Sep 14, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks
I cannot fully express how grateful I am to Leah for being so incredibly kind, honest and hopeful. Leah is somebody who listens and completely believes in you. Her advice and the worksheets she supplies have helped me so much. To anyone starting counselling with Leah, know that you couldn't be in safer hands. Thank you so much, Leah!
Written on Aug 08, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Leah provides a wonderful combination of professionalism, dedication, skills and empathy that makes me feel both cared for and gives me insight and direction.
Written on Aug 04, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 11 months on issues concerning coping with life changes
Leah has been a great support during a very challenging time in my life. She has helped validate my emotions which has been very healing. She also checks in on me when I disappear and I really appreciate that.
Written on Jul 24, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Leah is great to work with! She is a great listener and shared whatever resources she can to help you come to a better solution. She is caring and professional and I would recommend her to anyone who is struggling with their relationships or personal life!
Written on Jul 04, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Leah is extremely thoughtful and insightful in her exercises. She helps aids me in finding new perspective when I’m struggling. She listens well and touches base with me should I ever go to long without a check in. It makes me feel supported knowing that she is always just a text away.
Written on Jun 05, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Very satisfied so far.
Written on Jun 01, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks
So far Leah has been very helpful to me and my life. I look forward to continuing to work with her and the growth I will continue to experience.
Written on May 31, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Leah has been very helpful.
Written on May 31, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
It’s the beginning but I’m excited to see where this journey can take me.
Written on May 31, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Leah Mullins is an amazing person to talk to. She really cares about the work which leads to her being able to properly PinPoint the battles we are facing, and than as she is helping us determine these triggers of our battles with her professionalism she helps us understand how to better navigate our emotions in dealing with these specific triggers. I’m so happy Leah Mullins is working with me, and I’m excited to see this journey of my life evolve.
Written on May 27, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Leah has been so supportive and patient in our correspondence and has given me some really great advice with regards to my mental health. She has very much put me first regarding my further treatment.
Thank you again, Leah.
Would recommend!
Written on May 13, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 5 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Still a bit early to fully tell but I am finding out about things that I haven't before and my mind is more at ease learning here. Hopefully I can come out feeling better at some point. She knows my problems and is addressing them perfectly.
Written on May 01, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She’s amazing!
Written on Apr 28, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She’s very professional and explains exactly how we’re going to work together on my end goals. I feel supported by Leah and that I’m not alone in my journey.
Written on Apr 28, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Leah is excellent!
Written on Apr 27, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Leah is really helpful and supportive, I'm really glad to have her help me on this part of my journey.
Written on Apr 27, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Leah is a wonderful counselor. She is thoughtful and introspective in her assessments of situations. She challenges you in a kind manner and her questions and comments help lead you to important realizations and skill building necessary for personal growth.
Written on Mar 25, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Love Leah. She checks in on me and helps me stay focused on my goals and my growth.
Written on Mar 01, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Leah has been so impactful in just a short period of time. She’s very understand, cautious and influential. She’s helped me sort and organize my thoughts which I’ve never done but it’s helping a lot. She’s very responsive and interactive
Written on Feb 28, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Leah has been a wonderful support to me. She is warm and wise, and great at what she does. I deeply appreciate her.
Written on Feb 23, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Leah has been such a great help to me as I try to process a variety of challenges including: my relationship with my oldest son, different stages of deconstruction of my faith which has been very difficult for me, finding balance in life and in my relationships, etc... I’m so grateful for my therapy sessions with her. Also, she gives me helpful assignments and we message through the app on a regular basis between actual phone sessions! Again, I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!
Written on Feb 01, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Leah is supportive and understanding about my personal concerns. She listens without judgement allows me to process what I am feeling when I have live sessions with her. She assigns homework that allows me to reflect on my feelings. I would highly recommend her to others.
Written on Jan 10, 2020 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Leah is an emphatic professional. She asks the right questions to dig into your situation and understand your needs. She is respectful and nonjudgmental. Her worksheets help me organize my thoughts and understand the areas where I need help with. She also doesn’t rush you and work with you at your pace. She is understanding and takes the time to address your problem.
Written on Dec 20, 2019 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She’s great
Written on Nov 19, 2019 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Leah Mullins is very thoughtful. She listens and provides coping tools. I look forward to my time with her. She is extremely responsive.
Written on Oct 29, 2019 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Leah genuinely tries to understand what you are going through and doesn't judge.
Written on Sep 04, 2019 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Leah has been amazingly supportive of all of the issues I have brought to the table. She is compassionate, understanding and has offered really helpful advice. Talking to Leah through BetterHelp has opened up a way for me to resolve many of the things that have been weighing me down throughout my life and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you!
Written on Sep 02, 2019 after therapy with Leah for 3 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I am so glad I decided to start counseling. Leah is non judgmental and listens. She asks questions that help guide me towards my goals. She follows up with me and send me worksheets that help me open up better and structure myself to stay strong with my struggles and make game plans to help me when I am weak. I always feel better after a phone session and know I'm on a path to healing.
Written on Jul 15, 2019 after therapy with Leah for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
I was skeptical about this type of counseling but Leah made me feel confident from the beginning with her straight forward profile, thoughtful questions, and rapid responses. I feel that she truly sympathizes with my situation but also holds me accountable for finding solutions.
Written on Jun 27, 2019 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Leah has been very kind. I feel very well listened to. Leah has helped me gain confidence. Thank you!
Written on Jun 22, 2019 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
I really like her, and she’s helped me so much in the little time we have been speaking . Thank you guys for matching me up with her.
Written on Jun 18, 2019 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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