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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

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.

Dec 2022

She has helped me so much! She is very understanding and gentle in her approach.

Jul 2023

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 / Nonmonogamous 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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Leah Little

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

5 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Easy Thank you Anxiety Empathetic Grateful Great Helpful Insightful Professional

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.

Dec 2022

She has helped me so much! She is very understanding and gentle in her approach.

Jul 2023

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!

G.A.·Mar 2022

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.

G.E.·Jan 2022

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.

G.E.·Sep 2021

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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.