Gordon Leith, LPC

Gordon Leith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers sessions on the client and their goals. He draws on decades of experience to help adults manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions. He uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people move forward at their own pace.

Gordon earned a Master of Arts in Counseling with dual specializations in community mental health and substance abuse treatment. He has worked in private practice, inpatient and outpatient treatment settings, and on assignments with federal safety agencies including Customs and Border Patrol and the U.S. Coast Guard. From 2005 to 2018 he provided Substance Abuse Professional Department of Transportation back-to-work evaluations and is re-entering that work in mid-2024.

He currently sees adults only and offers sessions online. His work has included people of many ages in individual, couples, family, and group settings, so he draws on a wide range of clinical experience when helping a new client. Gordon has used hypnotherapy in his individual practice for about 20 years.

In sessions he focuses on what the person wants to change and how to make practical steps toward that goal. He values the view that each person is the expert on their own life and aims to build confidence and motivation along the way.

Many clients come with overlapping concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, sleep or eating issues, and chronic health challenges, and Gordon works with those topics in one-to-one settings. He invites people to take the first step and schedule a conversation about their needs.

How Gordon's approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy places the person and their goals at the center of sessions. The therapist follows the client's lead, listens closely, and helps people clarify what they want to change and why. This works well for stress, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together. It uses clear, practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change habits. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and some addictive behaviors.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on feelings within close relationships and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. It can help with intimacy-related issues and improving communication in close bonds.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying different techniques and adjusting the plan over time.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to have regular check-ins, shorter follow-ups, or longer sessions when needed. Because session formats are not fully specified here, confirm the available online options before booking to ensure they fit your routine.