Gordon Leith, LPC
Texas LPC specializing in addiction and life transitions
- Addictions and recovery
- Career and life changes
- Adults and family work
About Gordon Leith
Gordon Leith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas who has been practicing since 1991 and holds Texas LPC number 10783. He earned a Master of Arts in Counseling with dual specializations in community mental health and substance abuse treatment from St. Mary's University in San Antonio. Over a multi-decade career he has focused on areas including stress, anxiety, addictions, career challenges, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, mood disorders, ADHD, eating and sleeping issues, and compassion fatigue.
From 2005 to 2018 he provided Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) DoT back-to-work evaluations and he is re-entering that evaluation work beginning in mid-2024. While he currently sees only adults in one-to-one settings, his clinical background includes work with people aged 4 to 104 across individual, couples, family, and group formats. Much of his past practice took place in a private office and in in- and out-patient treatment settings, and he has completed assignments with federal safety agencies such as Customs and Border Patrol and the U.S. Coast Guard.
For more than 20 years he has incorporated hypnosis into individual practice as one of several clinical approaches. He practices online today and approaches therapy from a strengths-orientation, inviting clients to draw on their insight and resilience. He frames the therapeutic journey as a collaborative process and aims to support adults seeking a more fulfilling, balanced life.
From 2005 to 2018 he provided Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) DoT back-to-work evaluations and he is re-entering that evaluation work beginning in mid-2024. While he currently sees only adults in one-to-one settings, his clinical background includes work with people aged 4 to 104 across individual, couples, family, and group formats. Much of his past practice took place in a private office and in in- and out-patient treatment settings, and he has completed assignments with federal safety agencies such as Customs and Border Patrol and the U.S. Coast Guard.
For more than 20 years he has incorporated hypnosis into individual practice as one of several clinical approaches. He practices online today and approaches therapy from a strengths-orientation, inviting clients to draw on their insight and resilience. He frames the therapeutic journey as a collaborative process and aims to support adults seeking a more fulfilling, balanced life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gordon Leith have?
Gordon Leith has 34 years of experience.
Is Gordon Leith a licensed therapist?
Yes. He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and holds Texas license number LPC 10783.
In which languages does Gordon Leith provide therapy?
Gordon Leith provides therapy in English.
Where is Gordon Leith located?
Gordon Leith is located in Texas.
How can I work with Gordon Leith as my therapist?
Gordon Leith offers therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does Gordon Leith work with international clients?
Gordon Leith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gordon Leith cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Gordon Leith uses several evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy centers the individual's experience, offering empathic listening and support to help people clarify values, build confidence, and navigate life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related challenges. Hypnotherapy employs guided relaxation and focused attention to support behavior change and enhance motivation, and Gordon Leith has used hypnotherapy in his individual practice for many years.Deciding which approach to use is part of the therapeutic process. Gordon Leith works collaboratively with clients to determine the best fit based on their goals, needs, and preferences, and licensed professionals may combine methods when that serves the client's objectives.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make scheduling easier and can help people access consistent care from home or other locations. These formats allow therapists to tailor communication styles and pacing to match each client's needs while maintaining continuity of care.