Coping Skills, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Anger Management
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Leah
Leah Bridges is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 4 years of experience in the mental health field. She enjoys working with teens, adolescents, and adults on their journey to healing and fulfillment. Leah also works with others to provide resources that allow individuals to enrich themselves. Leah specializes in anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, as well as offering Christian counseling. Her clients set the pace of their journey and she supports them every step of the way. Leah obtained a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University.
Leah utilizes multiple treatment approaches, including dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy to name a few. Leah's experience as a probation officer has helped her to have empathy and compassion when working with individuals from different walks of life.
There are times when we have storms within and no one is aware because of the masks we wear. Leah has special skill sets that can help you navigate the storm and receive the support needed to come out of your inner turbulence. If you are ready to work through those storms, schedule an appointment with her today!
"As an African American woman, I understand how mental health and family secrets can be subjects to never speak about—only prayed about and ignored."
Get to know Leah
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
Growing up I had my own traumas to be healed from. As I worked in various community settings I saw a need for mental health wellness and the problematic stigma behind mental health that needed to be dismantled. So I decided to go to school and teach about mental health in those communities.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
I am excited with every client that I come in contact with.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
I wish all my clients knew how valuable they are and that they are a force to be reckoned with once they know who they are.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I really like how Thriveworks is accessible to all clients and the impact they are making all over.
What inspires you?
My inspiration comes from my spirituality and strong ties with family.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
They can expect authenticity.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I'd like for all my clients to feel safe and comfortable in their first visit.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?
Clients need to know that they will be challenged and called out when necessary but it will be with plenty of empathy and compassion.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
Being relatable defines me well with all spectrums of my life.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 4 years
- Graduating institute
- Walden University
- Graduating degree
- Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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