Leah is great she took the time to listen to me and give me constructive ways to help myself or try and make the situation better. Love working with her.
Leah Little, LMSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Leah is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Leah. View 5 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Michigan, Illinois, and 1 more
Recent reviews
She has helped me so much! She is very understanding and gentle in her approach.
More about Leah
- 12 years' experience
- Female
- LMSW, LCSW
Leah Little, LMSW, CAADC is a fully licensed clinical social worker in the states of Michigan and Illinois, and a certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor. She obtained her MSW from the University of Michigan, with a concentration in mental health and interpersonal practice. Her graduate training was conducted at Michigan Medicine, in the Psychiatric Emergency Services. During this internship, she obtained extensive training in various evidence-based treatments, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Later in her career, while in government service with the U.S. Veteran’s Health Administration, Leah was trained in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET). Leah has over a decade of work experience providing individual, family, and group therapy to adolescents and adults in community non-profit, hospital, and private practice settings. Her areas of treatment focus include life transitions, grief/loss, relationship or family issues, general stress, depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction, or coping with past trauma. Leah strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where you can openly share thoughts and feelings, talk about your dreams and goals, be unashamed to cry, and maybe even laugh a little.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Body image
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Mood disorders
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Leah Little's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295059814.
- LMSW · Michigan · 6801091828 · Expires November 2025
- LCSW · Illinois · 149.023411 · Expires November 2025
- LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-21938 · Expires October 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Leah Little
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Leah is great she took the time to listen to me and give me constructive ways to help myself or try and make the situation better. Love working with her.
She has helped me so much! She is very understanding and gentle in her approach.
Leah has really helped me to process my feelings and emotions. She’s helped me realise a lot of my unhealthy behaviours and provides me with practical techniques to reduce them and helps me find ways to manage my stress and anxiety. I feel like I’m in a totally different headspace now compared to a few months ago when I started working with Leah, and I’m super grateful for that. Leah’s kind, approachable, easy to talk to, she leaves space for me to process what we’ve spoken about, it’s been really easy to connect with Leah and I’m just chuffed that the app paired us! Thank you Leah and thank you BetterHelp!
Leah is professional and business like, but also very friendly and relaxed. She is insightful and honest. I really appreciate how she reframes things in a helpful way. She shows interest in my wellbeing and asks direct but non-threatening questions. I'm getting a lot out of our sessions and I feel lucky to have been paired with her.
In the short time I've been working with Leah, I have begun to feel more hopeful and less anxious. I am so impressed by Leah's responsiveness. It helped us quickly get to the heart of the matter(s) I am concerned with. I really responded to being able to message for a week before our first video session. I like that she suggests practical exercises as well as providing empathetic listening and reflecting my thoughts back to me. I feel an ease with her, without any pressure to be friends. I took a chance on Betterhelp and I'm glad I tried it.
Frequently asked questions
Does Leah Little offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Leah Little works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Leah Little speak?
Leah Little speaks English.
How many years of experience does Leah Little have?
Leah Little has 12 years of experience.
Where is Leah Little licensed to practice?
Leah Little is licensed to practice in Michigan, Illinois, and Arizona.
Does Leah Little accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Leah Little does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Leah Little offer?
Leah Little offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Leah Little?
Leah Little can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Leah Little?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.