About Leah
Leah Doughty helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship strain. She supports people coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and big life changes. Leah names practical goals and works with each person at their own pace.
Leah is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds licenses in Indiana and Texas and has six years of professional experience. She aims to meet people where they are and build on strengths they already have.
How Leah works
In sessions Leah listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. She uses straightforward conversation and collaborative planning to set manageable steps. That might include coping skills for anxiety, strategies to reduce substance use, or ways to repair attachment and codependent dynamics.
Leah emphasizes empowerment. She treats the person as the expert in their life while offering guidance, structure, and emotional support. Her approach is practical and focused on small, achievable changes that add up over time.
People who choose Leah can expect a calm, goal-oriented presence. She helps identify what matters most, breaks problems into doable parts, and tracks progress together. Leah works in English and provides sessions from Indiana.
What Leah works with
The areas below are the ones Leah selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Registers | LMHC, LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Indiana |
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Online support options
How Leah Brings Evidence-Based Work Online
Leah draws on straightforward, evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and emotional healing. One common approach she uses centers on teaching coping skills for anxiety and stress - simple breathing, grounding, and behavior strategies that reduce immediate overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another emphasis is on addressing addictive behaviors with stepwise plans and relapse prevention strategies that break patterns and build healthier routines.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. Leah will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort. Together they will check what works, adjust plans, and set short-term goals that lead to longer change.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives - for example, quick text check-ins between appointments, a phone call when video would use too much data, or video sessions for deeper conversation. The variety supports consistent contact and flexible pacing while working toward meaningful progress.
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A practical next step
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