Leah Doughty is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction struggles, and the fallout from trauma or abuse.
01About Leah
Leah Doughty is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction struggles, and the fallout from trauma or abuse. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps a person can take. Leah aims to meet people where they are and build on their strengths to move forward.
Leah has six years of professional work experience and holds licensure in Texas and Indiana as an LMHC and as an LPC.
Background and approach
She centers her work on clear goals that matter to the individual, such as managing anger, improving self-esteem, addressing codependency, or navigating life changes. Sessions are grounded in real-life problems and small, doable changes rather than abstract theory. In the therapy room she emphasizes collaboration.
Leah listens to a person’s story, highlights existing resources, and helps create a step-by-step plan. She also works with concerns tied to relationships, parenting strain, attachment issues, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. Leah supports people who are coping with drug and alcohol addiction and the patterns that often surround substance use.
Her approach is straightforward and focused on practical coping skills, relapse prevention strategies, and planning for healthier routines. People looking for help can expect calm, direct conversations and a focus on skills they can use between sessions. Leah aims to make change feel achievable and to empower each person to take the next realistic step.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 84886 · expires October 2026
- LMHC (Indiana)
- License 39005875A · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1972212546 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Leah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
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04Online support
Approaches that fit online care and daily life
Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on measurable change and practical skills. One approach emphasizes building coping strategies for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral steps to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach centers on relapse prevention and routine planning for people coping with drug and alcohol addiction, working through triggers and creating actionable plans to support recovery.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Leah collaborates with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts methods as progress is made. This shared decision-making helps keep work relevant and achievable.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide options that suit different situations. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat and messaging support shorter check-ins and ongoing skills practice between sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a regular routine.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Leah address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Therapy is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals and skills that a person can try between sessions.
What is Leah's background?
Leah has six years of professional experience working with clients on addiction, trauma, mood concerns, and relationship-related issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Texas and Indiana. Her practice location is in Indiana.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
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 needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with 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 therapist availability.
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