I am licensed in Tennessee with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Body image, Eating and food-related issues, Impulsivity, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TN LPC-MHSP 3900
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Great working with her. Feeling so much stronger.
Written on Jan 05, 2026 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
Leah is caring, easy to relate too and makes the therapy experience comfortable.
Written on Dec 09, 2025 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Leah is a wonderful therapist who listens without judgment. She does an excellent job of proposing thought-provoking questions that lead you to the answers you seek. In addition, she's knowledgeable, compassionate, funny, and incredibly easy to open up to.
Written on Oct 21, 2025 after therapy with Leah for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and self esteem
Great listener
Written on May 21, 2025 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Smart, intuitive, kind, insightful, and supportive. I’ve made a lot of progress with her and feel like I’m healing.
Written on Apr 14, 2025 after therapy with Leah for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Lovely human. Has always made me feel comfortable from the start and I have really enjoyed working with her.
Written on Nov 12, 2024 after therapy with Leah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd