Leah McMullin , LICSW

Leah McMullin is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts. She has eight years of experience and focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life transitions. Leah creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what matters to them.

Her sessions are paced to the individual. Leah describes her style as flexible, empathic, and authentic. She listens closely and adapts how she works to match each person's needs and goals. Conversations aim to clarify what feels hard and identify small, practical steps forward.

Leah uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's perspective and build a trusting relationship. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions to teach coping strategies. Together these approaches guide skills-building and problem solving.

Leah often supports people navigating identity concerns, including LGBT issues, and other challenges such as body image, codependency, attachment concerns, and communication problems. She also addresses topics like abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, and alternative sexual cultures when they come up in therapy.

Sessions can include skill practice, reflective conversation, and planning for day-to-day changes. Leah encourages clients to try approaches and adjust them as needed. Her aim is to help people leave sessions feeling better able to handle stress and move toward what they want.

She provides care in English and works remotely with people located in Massachusetts.

How these approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and builds a respectful, nonjudgmental connection. In practice that means the therapist follows your concerns, reflects what she hears, and helps you set goals that matter to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Leah will work with each person to decide which ideas and exercises fit their situation. She starts by listening to current struggles and goals, then suggests ways to combine person-centered conversation with skill-building. The plan can shift as needs change and progress is reviewed together.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be low-bandwidth and easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, written reflection, and ongoing reminders between sessions. These options make it easier to use therapy in everyday life while keeping the focus on what helps you move forward.