Leah Hanson, LPC

Leah Hanson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and life changes. She focuses on practical ways to manage day-to-day struggles and supports caregivers coping with added demands. Her style aims to make clients feel heard and respected from the first session.

Leah has practiced since 2009 and earned her LPC in 2015. Over 17 years she has worked with many people navigating grief, relationship strain, postpartum challenges, and trauma. She uses approaches that are grounded in evidence and adapts them to each person’s situation.

In sessions Leah listens carefully to what matters most to the client. She combines skill-based tools with a strengths-focused outlook so people can build coping skills and notice progress. The work includes setting clear goals, trying specific practices between sessions, and checking what is or isn’t helping.

She pays special attention to caregiver stress, communication problems, family of origin issues, and feelings of guilt or isolation. Leah also supports people dealing with mood disorders, social anxiety, and recovery after sexual assault or other abuse.

Leah works from Arkansas and conducts therapy in English. She does not accept international clients. Before booking, confirm the current session options so you know which formats are available.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and healing. Cognitive approaches help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try different ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. Trauma-focused methods offer structured steps to process traumatic events and reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life.

Choosing the right approach tends to happen together. Leah will work with each person to pick techniques that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She adjusts the plan as progress is made, checking in frequently to make sure the work feels useful.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Leah about what will best fit your schedule and needs.