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Online therapist

Leah Doughty

Calm, practical support for life’s challenges

Credentials
LMHC, LPC
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Texas, Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Leah

Leah Doughty is a licensed counselor who concentrates on practical support for common life challenges. She emphasizes a straightforward, strengths-based approach and encourages clients to build on what already works in their lives. Leah acknowledges how hard it can feel to ask for help and aims to provide steady support while people make changes.

Leah holds two professional licenses: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Licensed Professional Counselor. She has six years of experience working with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Her style is practical and collaborative. Leah listens first, then helps identify small, manageable steps that move a person toward clearer goals.

Sessions tend to focus on what is affecting daily life and what can be tried between meetings. Leah is licensed in Indiana and also holds licensure in Texas. She offers sessions in English using a mix of formats so people can choose what fits their schedule.

Leah expects clients to be partners in the work, bringing their experience while she offers tools and guidance. For someone feeling overwhelmed by stress, stuck after a loss, or unsure how to handle addiction or anxiety, Leah aims to provide calm, direct help and practical next steps.

Evidence-based approaches for online care

Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what helps in day-to-day life. One common approach emphasizes skills training to manage anxiety and stress, teaching practical breathing, grounding, and thinking strategies that people can use when they feel overwhelmed. Another approach targets patterns that keep people stuck, such as codependency or unhealthy attachment, helping clients notice repeating behaviors and try different responses in real situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leah will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, so therapy stays practical and relevant to the client’s life.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy days. These formats allow for flexible scheduling and make it possible to connect from home or on the go. Leah aims to match the format to each person’s needs so they can focus on steady, workable change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Leah commonly address?
Leah works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on attachment issues, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. Leah listens for strengths, then helps set small steps people can try between sessions to make gradual progress.
What is her professional background?
Leah has six years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of stressors and addictions. Her work emphasizes helping clients build on existing strengths as they seek change.
What credentials and location information apply?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials with license numbers IN LMHC 39005875A and TX LPC 84886. Leah practices in Indiana.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Leah offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Texas, Indiana
Languages
English

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