Leah Doughty
LMHC, LPC
Guide for stress and anger
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- Practical coping skills
- Support after trauma
- Focus on strengths
About Leah
Leah holds licenses to practice in Indiana and Texas and brings six years of clinical experience to her work. Her background includes supporting people coping with trauma and abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, and issues such as guilt, shame, and low self-esteem. She helps clients untangle patterns like codependency and attachment difficulties that can keep old problems repeating.
In sessions Leah listens for strengths and practical next steps. She encourages small, achievable changes and treats progress as a series of steps. Expect conversations that balance understanding what happened with planning what comes next.
Leah emphasizes collaboration. She helps clients name goals and choose tools that fit their life and values. Her approach is straightforward and focused on real-world coping skills for parenting stress, relationship strain, life transitions, and managing anger.
People who want a clear, supportive guide through difficult events may find her approach helpful. To begin, she asks people to describe their main concerns so sessions can focus on the issues that matter most.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Texas, Indiana
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches and online care fit together
Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems like anger, anxiety, and addiction. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for strong emotions - teaching practical strategies to manage anger, reduce overwhelm, and interrupt unhelpful reactions. Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and its effects, helping people make sense of painful events and reduce how much those memories drive daily responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leah collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, history, and daily life. She starts by listening, then suggests tools and steps to test what helps most in real situations.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people continue work when life changes make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt the same therapeutic techniques used in person so the focus stays on clear goals and practical progress.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Indiana
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Texas)
- LPC · No. 84886
- License (Indiana)
- LMHC · No. 39005875A
- NPI
- 1972212546
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Leah address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. She also supports those coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, parenting stress, and low self-esteem.
What is her general style in therapy?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Leah listens for strengths, helps set clear goals, and works on small, doable steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with people on trauma, addictions, mood concerns, and related life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is licensed to practice in Indiana and Texas; her practice location is listed as Indiana.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Leah?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.