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Leah Hensley

Experienced counselor for family stress and relationships

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Leah

Leah Hensley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, and low self-esteem. She brings 20 years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping clients find practical ways to feel steadier and more confident.

Leah aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly about what’s worrying them. She works with issues tied to attachment and abandonment, codependency, communication and control problems, and challenges that come with divorce or blended families.

Background and approach

Leah also addresses body image, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). Her background includes steady clinical practice across a range of family and relationship concerns. Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps language simple in sessions.

She focuses on concrete skills that clients can use between meetings, such as ways to lower anxiety, set boundaries, and improve communication with loved ones. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to small, achievable changes. Leah helps clients consider both present patterns and family of origin influences that shape behavior today.

She encourages forgiveness and honest conversations where appropriate. Her style balances empathy with clear, practical steps toward improvement. For people juggling family responsibilities and personal stress, Leah offers a steady, experienced presence.

She supports international clients in English and adapts work to fit each person’s goals and circumstances.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Leah uses practical, evidence-based techniques to address common family and relationship struggles. One approach focuses on skills for managing anxiety and mood - teaching simple breathing, grounding, and thought-challenging exercises that reduce day-to-day distress and help with depression and impulsivity. Another approach centers on improving communication and attachment patterns by identifying how past relationships shape current interactions and practicing clearer, kinder ways to connect with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leah collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts methods as progress is made so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy family lives. These options allow for flexible scheduling and let people keep momentum between meetings. Whether a client prefers talking by video, a focused phone conversation, or ongoing text check-ins, Leah tailors the format to support steady progress and accessibility.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Leah help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication and control problems, and divorce or blended family challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and straightforward. Leah aims to build a calm, nonjudgmental space and focuses on practical skills clients can use between appointments.
What is her professional background?
Leah is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience helping people navigate family and relationship concerns. Her work includes both individual and relational themes informed by long clinical practice.
Where is Leah based and licensed?
She practices in Georgia and holds the GA LPC credential with license number GA LPC LPC009597.
What languages are supported and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Leah works with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Leah?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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