Leah Riley

Leah Riley is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Alabama who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD-related focus problems, and depression. She aims to create a calm space where people can name what they are feeling and begin to make changes. Leah speaks plainly and offers steady support while people take steps toward a better day-to-day life.

Leah draws on a mix of practical methods to match what each person needs. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new patterns. She brings in acceptance and mindfulness-based ideas to help people live by their values even when feelings are intense. She also uses client-centered listening so people feel heard and understood.

Leah has about 10 years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That experience includes helping people manage panic, mood shifts, workplace stress, and the pressures around pregnancy and early parenthood. She also addresses issues like body image, guilt, isolation, and difficulty communicating with others.

In sessions Leah focuses on small, doable steps. She helps people build skills for handling anger and strong emotions, improve concentration, and reframe self-critical thoughts. She encourages practical strategies that fit into everyday life and supports people as they try new ways of coping.

Leah works in English and practices in Alabama. If someone wants to begin, she asks them to share their concerns and goals so they can make a plan together.

Therapeutic methods that translate to online sessions

Leah uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take action that matches their values. ACT can help with anxiety, anger, and issues that interfere with daily motivation. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new responses; CBT is often useful for panic, depression, and social anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy is at the heart of her work too, focusing on listening and creating a nonjudgmental space so people feel understood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Leah works with each person to review what is helping or not, then tries methods that fit the person’s goals and preferences. She adjusts plans over time as needs change, and clients are invited to give feedback throughout the work.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require a quick touchpoint. It can also let people do mindfulness exercises or behavioral experiments in the context of their daily routines. Talk with Leah about how to structure sessions so they fit your needs and schedule.