Leah Riley
Alabama LPC offering CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and mindfulness
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About
Leah Riley is an LPC based in Alabama with ten years of clinical experience supporting people facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting challenges, anger, and stress. She blends a practical focus on mood and attention with attention to life transitions, body image, women's issues, and workplace concerns. Leah works with individuals who bring concerns about communication, control, guilt and shame, isolation, or questions about life purpose.
She draws on a range of therapeutic methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness practices. In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and skills-building while attending to emotional experience and personal values. Leah aims to create an open and nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and examined.
Leah encourages those taking first steps toward change and frames the work as an opportunity for greater clarity and empowerment. She supports clients as they identify practical strategies for daily challenges and explore patterns that affect relationships, self-esteem, concentration, and wellbeing.
She draws on a range of therapeutic methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness practices. In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and skills-building while attending to emotional experience and personal values. Leah aims to create an open and nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and examined.
Leah encourages those taking first steps toward change and frames the work as an opportunity for greater clarity and empowerment. She supports clients as they identify practical strategies for daily challenges and explore patterns that affect relationships, self-esteem, concentration, and wellbeing.
- Location:
- Alabama, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Depression, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Self-love, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: AL LPC LPC04090
- NPI Number: 1174087258
- License: LPC (Alabama)
Remote options and therapeutic focus
Leah offers remote sessions that integrate structured skill work with reflective exploration. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy she helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and develop concrete strategies to shift behaviors and manage symptoms. CBT is presented in a stepwise way so clients and therapist set clear targets and practice skills between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is used to teach practical coping skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. This approach can suit people who want organized tools to handle intense feelings and improve communication. For clients processing difficult memories or trauma symptoms, Leah incorporates EMDR to address disturbing experiences through a guided protocol aimed at changing how memories are held in mind.
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Leah frames the work as collaborative, inviting clients to set goals and choose which techniques feel like the best fit for their needs.
What is Leah Riley's professional background?
Leah Riley has ten years of professional experience working with issues such as stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, ADHD, depression, and self-esteem.
What are Leah Riley's credentials and license details?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed as LPC, with license number AL LPC LPC04090.
Which languages does Leah offer therapy in?
She provides counseling in English.
Where is Leah Riley located?
Leah is licensed and based in Alabama.
How can someone meet with Leah and what communication methods are available?
Leah offers sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Leah accept clients outside the United States?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does therapy cost with Leah?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with Leah?
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