- Stress management
- Trauma-focused work
- Social anxiety support
About Leah
Leah Hanson is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Arkansas with 17 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and life changes. Leah also focuses on issues such as caregiver stress, communication problems, and social anxiety and phobia.
Leah began counseling in 2009 and obtained her LPC in 2015. She has supported individuals through grief, relationship challenges, postpartum concerns, and other hard seasons. Sessions are straightforward and practical, with a focus on strengthening coping skills and clarifying next steps.
Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that address trauma and mood concerns. Sessions may include talking through upsetting memories, learning skills to manage strong emotions, and building patterns that shift everyday behavior. She pays attention to what works between sessions and adjusts plans as needed.
People who are feeling isolated or stuck often find it useful to work on communication, boundaries, and realistic coping strategies. Leah also helps those dealing with guilt, shame, or questions about life purpose to identify manageable changes. She aims to help clients build steady routines that reduce overwhelm.
Leah practices in Arkansas and conducts work in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire that leads to scheduling a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Leah draws on a few evidence-based approaches that help with anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts, then practicing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety in social settings. Trauma-informed methods work with distressing memories and teach grounding and emotion regulation skills to reduce intense reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Leah will discuss options and adjust techniques based on a person's goals, symptoms, and what feels manageable. That collaborative process helps decide which strategies to prioritize and how to pace progress.
The original profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions can fit into work breaks, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain consistency. Therapists and licensed professionals can also adapt exercises for shorter check-ins, phone conversations, or video meetings depending on what a client needs and what is available.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to social anxiety?
She works with social anxiety and phobia alongside anxiety, depression, and related issues such as isolation and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills, emotion regulation, and addressing traumatic memories when relevant.
How much experience does she have?
She has been counseling since 2009 and has 17 years of experience, holding an LPC since 2015.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is based in Arkansas and holds the credential LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in that state.
Do sessions happen in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.