Gordon Leith, LPC

Gordon Leith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with three decades of experience helping adults work through life changes and addictive behaviors. He practices online and draws on long clinical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and challenges with motivation and self-esteem.

He earned a Master of Arts in Counseling with dual specializations in community mental health and substance abuse treatment from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. He has been licensed as an LPC since 1991 and has worked in private practice, inpatient and outpatient treatment settings, and with federal safety agencies.

Gordon has provided Substance Abuse Professional Department of Transportation back-to-work evaluations in the past and plans to re-enter that work beginning in mid-2024. For more than 20 years he has incorporated hypnosis into individual sessions when appropriate to support change and coping.

His approach centers on the person in front of him. He uses client-centered methods to build trust and clarity, cognitive behavior work to change unhelpful patterns, and emotionally focused techniques to address relationship and attachment concerns. He helps people set realistic goals and practice skills between sessions.

Gordon currently sees adults one to one. He emphasizes practical steps, clear communication, and steady support. He invites prospective clients to take the first step toward a more manageable life and will work with them to set goals and decide on the best path forward.

Therapeutic approaches in online sessions

Gordon frequently uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, supportive space where a person leads the conversation and the therapist mirrors and clarifies what matters most. This approach helps people gain clarity about their values and choices and is useful for coping with life transitions and caregiver stress.

He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and for developing new coping skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Gordon will discuss goals, personal preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past to decide whether client-centered methods, CBT, hypnotherapy, or a mix will be most useful. He aims to collaborate with each person to tailor a plan that fits their needs.

Because session options are not specified here, confirm current online session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques for video or phone interactions to keep progress moving forward.