Specialty Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Women’s issues, Life Stress & Transitions, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

In Person in Edina/Virtual Appointments

I have a passion for helping people and believe we can all live happier, more balanced, and more fulfilling lives. I am caring, down to earth, and have a sense of humor. I provide a non-judgmental active approach to counseling. My lens is supportive, strengths-based solution-focused, and I use cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches in my work. In a caring yet straightforward way I get to know you, help you to set meaningful counseling goals, take action, and be accountable toward reaching your goals. If you are looking for someone to help you be accountable, then I am a good fit!

Areas of expertise and interest include: individual counseling with children/adolescents (ages 12 and up) adults, couples, and families; anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, women’s issues, conflict resolution, life transitions including divorce, loss, career, and other stage of life changes. I have experience working with schools, gifted students, providing parent support for children that have mental health or other challenges, and individuals who love someone with alcohol/drug use disorder. I enjoy working with a wide variety of people from many different backgrounds and am LGBTQ+-affirming.

When I am not working, I spend time with my family and pets. I am a parent to two adult children, an animal lover, a musical theater enthusiast, and a singer. I also enjoy outdoor activities including biking, hiking, cross-country, and downhill skiing. As an adventurer myself, some of my favorites include traveling to Japan and hiking Tre Cime de Lavaredo and Alpe di Seceda in the Italian Dolomites.

Leah has 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families, and running support groups. Leah received a master’s degree in Counseling and Student Personnel from MSU, Mankato, and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Luther College. Leah is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Licensed School Counselor, National Certified School Counselor, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor.