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Leigh Ware, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in Georgia · 30 years in practice

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Leigh Ware is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 30 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, self-esteem struggles, and career challenges.

License and registration

LCSW, Georgia
CSW008080 · expires September 2026
NPI
1396430005 · national provider identifier
Years in practice
30
Languages
English

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About Leigh

Leigh Ware is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 30 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, self-esteem struggles, and career challenges. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that people can use right away. Leigh aims to make starting therapy feel manageable for someone who may be unsure where to begin.

Leigh uses a person-focused style that centers the client's own goals and preferences.

Background and approach

She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation, whether the concern is coping with life changes or rebuilding confidence after setbacks. Sessions often include goal-setting and concrete tools to practice between meetings. Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative responses.

Mindfulness strategies are used to help people notice stress and calm their bodies in the moment. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is ambivalent about change, including for drug or alcohol concerns. Leigh also brings attention to issues that affect daily life, like caregiver strain, chronic pain or illness, workplace stress, and communication problems.

She pays attention to cultural and social factors such as prejudice and discrimination that shape people’s experiences. Leigh tailors the pace and methods to each person. She respects each person’s values and works in partnership to set realistic steps forward.

The first session focuses on priorities and a simple plan to move ahead.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How Leigh’s methods work online

Leigh blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools to help people make real changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and tailoring the conversation to each person’s priorities, which helps build trust and clear goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and offers practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing practices that can reduce immediate stress and help people respond to triggers more calmly.

Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try strategies that fit those needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most, so people stay involved in choosing the path forward.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations when that feels best. Phone sessions work well if bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide brief, ongoing support between sessions or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or health routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Leigh help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem issues, career problems, coping with life changes, and trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, and workplace issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions are person-focused and practical, combining client-centered dialogue with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. The aim is to set clear goals and practice concrete skills between meetings.

How long has she practiced?

Leigh has 30 years of professional experience working in social work and counseling settings.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds the LCSW credential and the CSW designation and is licensed in Georgia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people located where she is authorized to practice.

What session formats does she use?

Leigh offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled and how do I begin?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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