Practicing Since: 2004<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leah draws from cognitive and emotion focused\nframeworks to assist clients in seeing problems (and solutions) in new ways.\nShe believes that a good working relationship with clients is the cornerstone\nto helping them feel better and achieving their counseling goals. Essential to\nthis is creating an environment of safety, trust, and collaboration. Humor and\ncreativity can also play a role in helping clients get unstuck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having worked in both faith-based and public settings,\nLeah is comfortable working with a range of spiritual issues. Some clients may\nbe helped by focusing on deepening and strengthening their relationship with\nGod, others may first need to spend time healing wounds acquired in the church.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leah is eager to meet you, understand your story, and\nhelp you write the next chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leah received her Master\u2019s and PhD in Counseling & Counselor Education from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She moved to central Pennsylvania to teach counseling at Messiah University and now serves as the program\u2019s Director. Leah is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and North Carolina as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leah has provided individual and group counseling\nservices in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. She has done\nextensive volunteer work supporting refugees and worked internationally to\nfurther the counseling profession. She feels one of the advantages of being a\ncounselor is getting to know people with diverse life experiences and works\nhard to understand the unique background of each client and family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leah lives with her husband and children outside of Harrisburg. She enjoys reading, traveling, cooking, and walking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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