- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Life purpose questions
About Leah
Leah Parra is a licensed clinical social worker in Michigan and Hawaii with nine years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions she aims to create an environment where clients can speak honestly about what is worrying them. She listens to what people bring and talks through practical steps they can try between meetings. Conversations focus on understanding patterns of thought and behavior and on building clearer ways to respond to triggers and stress.
Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional and relational concerns. She partners with clients to set realistic goals and checks in regularly about what is and isn’t working. Her work often includes examining attachment and communication patterns that affect relationships and mood.
People come to talk about life changes, repeated relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck and unsure what matters next. Leah supports clients in sorting priorities and making manageable changes. She approaches sessions with straightforward practices and collaborative planning.
She is credentialed as an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and practices in Hawaii. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
Evidence-based approaches and working online
Leah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and on improving relationship skills. Cognitive-behavioral style work involves identifying thought patterns that increase anxiety or low mood and testing small behavioral changes to shift those patterns. Attachment-informed approaches look at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, helping people notice and adjust interaction styles.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Leah collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews what is helping and adapts plans over time so the methods stay useful and relevant.
The therapist context does not specify session formats here, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, medical appointments, or caregiving responsibilities. They also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and for using a phone instead of video when bandwidth or camera use is an issue.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression, plus related areas such as attachment, body image, and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based techniques and collaborative planning to identify patterns and try practical steps. Conversations focus on small, manageable changes and checking progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMSW and an LCSW and practices in Hawaii. Her credentials were provided as MI LMSW and HI LCSW.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.