Gordon Leith, LPC

Gordon Leith is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has practiced in Texas since 1991. He holds a Masters in Counseling (M.A.) with dual specializations in community mental health and substance abuse treatment from St. Marys University in San Antonio. His license is listed as TX LPC 10783, which reflects his standing as a professionally credentialed counselor.

Over a multi-decade career, he has focused on helping adults navigate addictions, anxiety, depression, career challenges, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. From 2005 to 2018 he performed Substance Abuse Professional DoT Back-to-Work Evaluations and plans to re-enter that evaluation work beginning in mid-2024. He has used hypnotherapy in his individual practice for about 20 years as one of several tools to support change.

Although he currently works with adults in one-to-one online settings, his previous clinical experience spans ages 4 to 104 and includes individual, couples, family, and group formats. That background includes private practice, inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, and assignments with federal safety agencies such as Customs and Border Patrol and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Gordon approaches counseling from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective, believing that each person is the expert on their own story. He aims to support clients as they take courageous steps toward clearer goals, improved coping, and greater confidence.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Gordon Leith draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration, and it can be especially helpful for self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with sleep or motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gordon works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques as the work evolves.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, or other commitments, and they allow clients to access licensed professionals from wherever they are located within his practice area.