Leah is a Supervisee in Social Work in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Leah has experience working with children and young adults in public schools and private day schools (Special Education placements). She has experience with Special Education, IEPs, and 504 Plans. She has worked primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults faced with profound developmental trauma, media addiction, and frequent transitions due to military life. She specializes in working with all members of the adoption triad and young members of the LGBTQIA+ community. She also treats depression, anxiety, behavioral challenges, and ADHD/executive functioning deficits.Leah believes each client is the expert in their lived experience. She works to create a culturally informed and welcoming space where they can share their journey, challenges, and hopes. She uses a strengths-based approach and eclectic treatment modality to help each client find a personalized path to their goals. She draws heavily from play therapy theories, attachment theory, mindfulness, and self-compassion. When working with children and adolescents, she collaborates with parents and caregivers where appropriate while maintaining a confidential space for her young clients.Leah earned her Master of Social Work degree from George Mason University and her undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Leah has completed training in EMDR from the Center for Excellence in EMDR under Deany La, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Leah is an adoptive mom of five children. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, watching movies, and CrossFit.