- Experience 8 years
- Languages English
- Sessions Online
- Strengths focused
- Practical skills
- Trauma informed
About Lea
Lea uses a client-centered style that focuses on each person’s strengths. She listens closely and helps people set small, practical goals. Conversations emphasize what a person wants to change and which steps feel doable right now.
Her toolbox includes cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking, dialectical skills for managing strong emotions, and motivational interviewing to support change. Mindfulness practices and solution-focused ideas are woven into sessions when they fit the person’s goals.
Lea describes her approach as trauma-informed and grounded in empathy. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through guilt, shame, control issues, or problems with communication. The work is collaborative and paced to match each person’s readiness.
Lea also helps clients facing workplace stress, commitment or impulse concerns, and relationship communication problems. She encourages building self-compassion and practical coping skills people can use day to day. To begin, clients complete a short intake questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.
How Lea's Approaches Fit Online Work
Client-centered therapy focuses on your priorities and strengths. The therapist listens deeply and tailors sessions to what matters to you, helping find steps that feel doable. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns through concrete exercises and practice.Dialectical behavior therapy offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It teaches breathing and grounding techniques, emotion regulation strategies, and ways to handle conflicts more calmly. These approaches are often paired with mindfulness to help people notice thoughts without judgment and build steady routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lea will discuss goals and preferences with each person and try techniques that match their needs. Together they decide which strategies to keep, which to adjust, and how fast to move forward.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into busy days. It may allow for shorter check-ins, easier access when travel is difficult, or less time away from work. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for use between sessions so progress continues outside the meeting time.
License and NPI
| LCSW | Texas · No. 65484 |
|---|---|
| NPI | 1831969971 |
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Lea help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication problems, isolation and loneliness, workplace issues, and related concerns.
How would you describe Lea's therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and trauma-informed, with an emphasis on listening, empathy, and practical steps that fit each person's life.
What is Lea's background and experience?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has eight years of experience providing therapy and case management services.
Where is Lea licensed and practicing?
Lea is a Texas LCSW and practices out of Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Lea?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.