hello…
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
-Anais Nin
Hi, I’m Leah!
I have always been interested in psychology and the convergence of the mind, body and human behavior. It was my interest in the field, along with the influences of a few key events and individuals in my early life, that eventually led me into the helping profession.
I obtained my Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2011 from a Walla Walla University outreach program in Billings, MT. Throughout this time, I was fortunate to have a variety of experiences and postions in the school system and in outpatient mental and behavioral health centers. I became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Montana in 2017 and soon after began working in private practice. I find it very rewarding to help others by providing a safe relationship and space to do so.
I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults seeking help with:
ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Anxiety (Generalized, Social)
Depression
Individuals and Families dealing with Cancer
Parenting Support
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Traumas (C-PTSD)
Relationship & Attachment Issues
Self-Esteem Issues
If I am not in the office, I am most likely finding a new adventure with my three children, on my yoga mat or drinking coffee/tea/lacroix (depending on the time of day) with my nose in a book.
I believe in an integrated approach that focuses on your individual strengths, needs, and goals—allowing for personal growth and acceptance through self-exploration, value-oriented goal-setting & self-compassion.
Credentials
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
State of Montana - License #BBH-LCSW-LIC-2600
Certifications
Certificate of Training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
Education
Bachelor’s of Science (BS), Health & Human Development - Montana State University
Master’s in Social Work (MSW) - Walla Walla University
Training & Experience
Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) -Center for Trauma & Embodiment @JRI
The Body Keeps the Score - Trauma Healing w/ Bessel van der Kolk
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Early Childhood Development & Parenting Training
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
Suicide Assessment & Intervention
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
Beck Institude - Essentials of CBT Training