- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Young adult issues
About Leah
Leah Hanson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arkansas with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and the push-pull of life changes. Leah lists young adult issues among her focus areas and often supports people navigating early adulthood challenges.
She began practicing in 2009 and obtained her LPC credential in 2015. Over the years she has supported people through grief, relationship struggles, mood disorders, postpartum depression, and post-traumatic stress. Her work also addresses caregiver stress, family of origin concerns, communication problems, and feelings of isolation or shame.
In sessions Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma and anxiety. She works in a straightforward way, helping people notice patterns, learn practical skills, and try new ways of coping. She also offers approaches that focus on processing difficult memories and improving emotion regulation.
Leah aims to help clients sort priorities, improve daily functioning, and handle transitions such as leaving home, starting work, or changes after a birth. She supports people dealing with social anxiety, questions about life purpose, and the aftermath of sexual assault or abuse. Her approach includes skill practice and problem-focused discussion.
Leah conducts work in English and practices in Arkansas. For people thinking about beginning, sessions are arranged after a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling of a first meeting. Costs vary with location and use a cancelable subscription model.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Leah uses evidence-based techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building coping skills. Cognitive approaches look at thoughts and beliefs that feed anxiety and depression, helping people test those thoughts and try different responses. Trauma-focused methods give a structured way to process painful memories and reduce their hold on daily life.Emotion regulation and behavioral techniques are also part of her work. These teach practical skills for handling intense feelings, improving relationships, and managing stress during life transitions like starting a first job or becoming a parent. Choosing which methods to use is collaborative; Leah helps clients identify what fits their goals and preferences and adjusts the plan as needed.
Confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, easier check-ins when time is limited, and options that can reduce travel time. Ask about the specific formats Leah offers when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what works best for your routine.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes including young adult concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and skill practice to address patterns and symptoms. Sessions focus on concrete steps and coping strategies.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of experience, having started counseling in 2009 and holding her LPC since 2015.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC licensed in Arkansas and provides services while operating from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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