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Online therapist

Leah Houston

Practical help for relationships and family life

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
Rhode Island
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Leah

Leah Houston is a licensed mental health counselor with 14 years of professional experience in Rhode Island. She focuses on relationship concerns, family issues, parenting challenges, coaching for professionals, and ADHD-related struggles. Leah aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and clear for people who are unsure where to begin.

She creates a calm space for conversation where feelings and worries can be named without judgment. Sessions are practical and straightforward, with an emphasis on problem solving and clearer communication.

Background and approach

Leah listens first, then helps clients find small, useful changes they can try between sessions. In sessions she blends coaching with therapeutic support to address work and family life together. That can mean setting goals for a work transition, improving how people talk about parenting, or planning steps to manage attention differences.

The focus is on realistic strategies that fit everyday life. Leah values direct feedback and checks in often to make sure the work feels helpful. She encourages parents and partners to experiment with new ways of interacting and to notice what changes.

Progress is measured by what becomes easier at home and at work. Leah works in Rhode Island and conducts appointments in English. She supports people who want clearer relationships, steadier family routines, and practical coaching for professional goals.

Practical approaches for online family and relationship work

Leah uses evidence-based techniques that focus on communication and problem solving. One approach helps people learn clearer ways to talk with each other and to manage common family conflicts. This method teaches simple communication skills and small experiments to test new behaviors at home.

She also blends coaching-style work that targets professional and organizational goals. That approach breaks larger problems into manageable steps, helps set realistic goals, and builds habits that support work and family balance. For attention-related difficulties, Leah emphasizes routine changes and planning strategies that fit day-to-day life.

Deciding which approach to try is collaborative. Leah will listen to your concerns, outline a few options, and adapt the plan as you go. The choice of methods happens together and can change if needs shift over time.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone meetings, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family and work routines, and they let people keep momentum between meetings with shorter, flexible check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting challenges, executive and professional coaching, and ADHD-related struggles.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and conversational, emphasizing listening first, then identifying clear steps and communication strategies to try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
Leah has 14 years of professional experience working with people on relationship, family, parenting, coaching, and ADHD concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - and practices in Rhode Island. Licence detail: RI LMHC MHC00476.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Leah offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as formats for online work.
How are fees and starting arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Parenting issues

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
Rhode Island
Languages
English

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