Lea is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience. Lea works in our Hot Springs Outpatient program and primarily serves those wanting telehealth. She specializes in treating Trauma, Self-Harm, Eating Disorders, Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, and PTSD. Lea holds degrees from Ouachita University and Southwestern Seminary and has been a licensed counselor since 2008.

She is certified as a Psychotraumatologist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Technology Assisted Counselor, and has completed Levels 1 and 2 of Internal Family Systems Therapy. Lea uses IFS and Christian-based approaches in her counseling techniques.

Having navigated her own trauma recovery, Lea is dedicated to helping clients build trust and heal from past traumas. She provides a calming environment and believes in a teamwork approach to health and healing. Lea is also training her dog, Xanax Mae, to be a service dog for counseling sessions.