Leah Houston, LMHC
Practical support for relationship and parenting challenges
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Rhode Island
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Leah
Leah Houston is a licensed mental health counselor in Rhode Island with 14 years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship struggles, family conflict, parenting concerns, ADHD-related challenges, and coaching for executive and professional growth. Leah aims to create a welcoming space where people can speak openly about what’s on their mind.
She emphasizes straightforward support and practical steps rather than jargon. Leah’s style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She works alongside clients to identify goals and small changes that fit day-to-day life.
Background and approach
Sessions often involve talking through patterns, trying new ways to handle stress, and planning concrete next steps. Parents find this approach useful for managing overwhelm and setting routines that actually work. Her coaching for professionals focuses on clarity, prioritizing tasks, and improving work habits.
For people with attention challenges Leah helps break goals into manageable pieces and establish simple systems to keep momentum. She avoids vague plans and instead offers tools clients can use right away. Leah values direct communication and a nonjudgmental approach.
She aims to help clients gain more control over relationships and daily routines. Expect practical suggestions, honest feedback, and attention to what fits your life. To begin, Leah encourages a first step of describing current struggles and what a better situation would look like.
From there she and the client choose priorities and create a plan to move forward together.
What Leah works with
Everything Leah lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Leah helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Coaching
- ADHD
Approaches and online care for practical parenting and relationship work
Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, usable strategies. One common approach breaks larger goals into small, achievable tasks and builds routines to support consistent progress. This helps with ADHD-related challenges and executive coaching by reducing overwhelm and improving follow-through.Another approach centers on communication skills and problem-solving for relationships and family conflict. Sessions concentrate on identifying recurring patterns, practicing new ways to talk about issues, and planning concrete actions to improve connection and reduce tension.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Leah will work with clients to match techniques to their goals, needs, and daily life. Together they decide what to try first and adjust methods based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people work face-to-face when that’s helpful. Phone sessions can fit shorter check-ins or times when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing planning between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy parenting and work schedules.
Questions people ask about Leah
What concerns does Leah commonly address?
She helps people work through relationship issues, family conflict, parenting challenges, ADHD-related concerns, and offers executive and professional coaching.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Leah uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that focuses on practical steps, clear goals, and straightforward feedback.
What is her professional background?
Leah has 14 years of professional experience working with clients on relationships, parenting, coaching, and ADHD-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Rhode Island.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Leah provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different scheduling needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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