Gordon Leith

Gordon Leith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who leads with a client-centered approach. He emphasizes listening first and helps people build on their own strengths. His style is practical, direct, and respectful of each person's pace.

He has been counseling since 1991 and brings 34 years of experience in many settings. His background includes private practice, inpatient and outpatient treatment centers, and work with federal safety agencies. He also provided Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional evaluations from 2005 to 2018 and is re-entering that work in mid-2024.

Gordon works with adults in one-to-one therapy and uses several approaches depending on need. He commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address patterns of thinking and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help with relationship and attachment concerns. He has also used hypnotherapy in private practice for about 20 years.

Clients see him for common life stresses and mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addiction, ADHD, grief, and coping with major life changes. He also helps people facing career obstacles, sleep and eating issues, and caregiver stress.

Gordon practices from Texas and conducts sessions online. He speaks English and asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide each session.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping each person use their own strengths to move forward. The therapist follows the client's lead, clarifies goals, and supports choices rather than imposing solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and behavior change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name emotional responses and improve how they relate to others, which can be useful for attachment and intimacy-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gordon works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts techniques based on how a person responds during sessions.

If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that structured CBT exercises, emotionally focused conversations, and guided hypnotherapy translate well to remote sessions, but the exact setup should be confirmed during intake.