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Leah Hovel

mental health therapist & reiki practitioner

Elle Word: Wholeness

Who inspires me:

I am inspired most by those who listen to their own inner truth and authenticity. More so, I am inspired by those who continue to explore and practice curiosity, even in moments of darkness or uncertainty. I am deeply moved by the act of embracing our shadows, the parts we feel shame and helplessness towards, and bringing them into greater integration with our whole self. It is my goal as a provider to help illuminate those shadows, help you access your own internal wisdom and empower you to bring all your different fragments back into alignment.

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Credentials:

Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (IAEDP)
Reiki Practitioner

Specialty:

Leah specializes in working with adults of all genders who are looking to understand themselves and evolve related to eating disorders, body image, developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships and life transitions.

Approach:

Leah’s therapeutic approach primarily utilizes Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness. Leah also incorporates Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating tenants in her care as well to reduce weight stigma and promote body acceptance. Working with these modalities, Leah helps clients practice self-compassion and tolerance towards difficult emotional experiences to help clients better harmonize with their value-aligned goals. Leah regularly utilizes psychoeducation related to disordered eating and trauma to greater understand the complexity of healing the mind, body and spirit all together. Additionally, Leah enjoys supporting clients exploring their spiritual belief systems to understand themselves more deeply and their sense of purpose as a source of guidance and strength through healing.