Licensed clinical social worker recordHawaii
Leah Parra, LMSW, LCSW
Hawaii
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LMSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Michigan
- LMSW, licence 6801115504
- Licensed in Hawaii
- LCSW, licence LCSW-5115
- NPI
- 1972150340
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Hawaii
These details come from information Leah supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and abuse
About Leah
Leah Parra is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii and previously holding an LMSW in Michigan. She has nine years of professional experience helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.
Leah listens in a straightforward way and focuses on practical steps people can take between sessions. She works with clients to name problems, identify patterns, and try small changes that reduce distress. Conversations are direct and focused on what will help someone manage day-to-day demands.
She also addresses concerns tied to attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems. Leah helps people who are dealing with divorce, control issues, guilt, shame, or isolation to sort out next steps and rebuild routines that feel manageable.
For people facing panic attacks, mood shifts, pregnancy and childbirth stress, or post-traumatic stress, Leah aims to create clear plans for coping and symptom reduction. She talks through practical tools and breathing or grounding practices when those fit a person's needs.
Leah asks about each person's life context - work, family, health, and community pressures - and uses that information to make realistic plans. To begin, she encourages people to pick the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Several evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically used in clinical social work focus on changing thoughts and behaviors and on building coping skills. Cognitive-behavioral style work looks at patterns of thinking that worsen anxiety or mood and teaches practical exercises to test different thoughts and behaviors. Skills-based approaches for panic and mood issues include breathing, grounding, and short behavioral experiments people can practice between sessions.Trauma-informed practices emphasize stabilizing symptoms first and working at a pace the person can tolerate. This often involves teaching emotion regulation and safety-focused coping before moving into deeper processing. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit best based on problems, goals, and life demands rather than assuming a single method up front.
Session format details were not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit a meeting into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when time is limited. Others prefer a full session when they can schedule a quiet block. When you schedule, discuss what structure will work with your daily routine so therapy can be practical and sustainable.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Michigan, Hawaii
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, caregiver stress, body image, and panic.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward, practical conversations aimed at identifying patterns and testing small changes. Sessions focus on concrete tools and steps to reduce daily distress.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings. That experience informs her practical clinical approach.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Michigan as an LMSW and in Hawaii as an LCSW. Her practice is based in Hawaii.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on where the client is based.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to her profile and booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers