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Entry 027569Michigan / United States

Paula Leapheart

Paula Leapheart, LPC

Michigan 16 years in practice

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Licensed Professional Counselor - stress and addiction support

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  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Mindfulness techniques
  • Motivational Interviewing

About Paula

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 16 years of experience, Paula Leapheart helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship and parenting difficulties, depression, grief, and trauma-related issues. She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide practical work on everyday problems. Paula works in English and accepts international clients.

Paula frames therapy around the idea that clients know their own lives best. She listens first, then helps people identify goals and small steps they can take. Sessions emphasize clear communication, coping skills, and improving relationships. Motivational Interviewing is used to support change around substance use and other behaviors, while Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on doable next steps.

Mindfulness practices are introduced to help manage anxiety, stress, and strong emotions. Client-Centered Therapy shapes the tone of sessions so the person’s concerns direct the agenda. Practical tools for anger, self-esteem, and life transitions are blended with conversations about attachment, codependency, and commitment issues.

Paula has sixteen years in behavioral health and completed a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2014 from Walden University. Her background includes work with people facing substance use challenges, relationship conflict, and adjustment after major life changes. She highlights building a working relationship as an early focus.

Clients can expect straightforward, goal-oriented meetings that move from understanding problems to trying concrete strategies. Sessions also address topics like postpartum depression, family problems, and money or life-purpose concerns. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats.

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How Paula’s approaches translate to remote work

Paula commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy means the client’s concerns shape each meeting and the therapist follows the person’s lead to identify priorities and next steps. Motivational Interviewing focuses conversation on strengthening motivation for change, which can help with substance use or other behavior shifts.

She also uses Solution-Focused ideas to pick a small, practical step to try between meetings. Deciding which approaches to emphasize is collaborative. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences together and adjust methods as work proceeds.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use mindfulness practices and skill-building exercises during the week and then talk about how those went in the next meeting.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and parenting difficulties, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and related issues such as attachment and codependency.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, using mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try practical steps.

How much experience does she have?

She has 16 years of experience in the behavioral health field and earned a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling in 2014.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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Paula Leapheart

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