A National Certified Counselor (NCC) a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) with over 18 years experience working with children, adolescents, individuals and families. Experience has included working with varying symptoms and diagnoses in multiple settings such as: the juvenile justice system and offenders, crisis clinic for those with severe and persistent mental illness and substance abuse, intensive family based services for children at risk of needing out of home placement, outpatient services and home-based services to include therapy and clinical case management both within the private and community settings. Having obtained an undergraduate degree in Psychology in 1993, Leah later went on to obtain her Masters in Mental Health Counseling and Human Services. Leah has worked with emotional and behavioral disorders as well as those with severe and persistent mental illness. She has been practicing in Wake County for the past 8 years. Leah is currently serving as a private practioner working with a broad spectrum of clients and also works as a Clinical Program Manager and Outpatient Therapist for a local outpatient mental health agency. Leah considers herself a life long learner and continues to grow and challenge herself as a clinician by attending and seeking trainings and workshops yearly.
Therapeutic Approach:
Drawing from an integration of modalities and techniques, a highly personalized approach is tailored to meet each individual client while providing support and feedback in reaching your goals. Leah has an eclectic, solution-focused, strength based, interactive style. Depending on your needs one or more of the following evidenced based practices may be used:
Adlerian Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Reality Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Person Centered Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Counseling Association (ACA) National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (NCBLCMHC)