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Leah McMullin, LICSW

Massachusetts

LICSW - Anxiety and life changes

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Work on self esteem

About Leah

Leah McMullin is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, practicing in Massachusetts with eight years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Leah also supports clients with concerns related to bipolar disorder, ADHD, and LGBT issues.

Her approach is direct and practical. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, and trying different ways of responding. Leah combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered techniques to keep conversations focused on what matters to the person in front of her.

She keeps sessions simple and straightforward. Leah works with clients to set clear goals and to build small, manageable skills for day-to-day life. Conversations include problem solving, behavior experiments, and practice between meetings.

Leah pays attention to relational issues that affect mood and behavior. She can address abandonment, attachment concerns, family problems, communication and commitment issues, and matters tied to adoption or foster care. She also discusses body image, codependency, and topics related to kink and alternative sex culture when relevant.

People meet Leah to get practical tools and to map out next steps. Her work aims to increase confidence, reduce overwhelm, and improve how someone copes with change. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match and schedule an initial appointment.

How her approaches are used in online sessions

Leah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often involve clear goals, short experiments to try between meetings, and practical strategies to reduce anxiety and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her work and focuses on listening closely to the person's concerns and priorities, then shaping support around those topics.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Leah will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The plan can change as progress is made or new priorities emerge.

Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try skills in the context of their daily life and bring real examples back to sessions for review.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTAnger managementBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Massachusetts

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What problems does she usually help with?

She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and LGBT related issues.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and flexible, focusing on clear goals, skill building, and collaborative problem solving using client-centered methods and CBT techniques.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practising in Massachusetts.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.

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