Leigh Ware, LCSW, CSW

Leigh Ware is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 30 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, and addictions. She works with individuals who are struggling with self-esteem, career challenges, motivation, and life changes. Leigh aims to make the first step feel manageable and respects the courage it takes to begin therapy.

Leigh uses straightforward conversation to understand each person's needs. She tailors sessions so practical goals come out of the work. That might mean focusing on thought patterns, building coping skills, or using mindfulness exercises to reduce overwhelm.

Her background spans three decades of practice in community and clinical settings. Over time she has worked with people coping with trauma, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and workplace strain. This breadth informs ways she helps people set realistic steps forward.

Leigh often combines client-centered techniques with cognitive behavioral strategies. She also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support change and sustain progress. The mix depends on what the person needs and what works in real life.

In sessions she prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Plans are collaborative and adjusted as progress is made. If you want clear goals and practical tools for everyday challenges, she may be a good fit.

How Leigh’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Leigh commonly uses client-centered techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered work focuses on listening and shaping the conversation around the person's priorities, which helps when someone needs an empathetic space to sort through feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches clear skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, stress, and addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Leigh will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit their life. That means adjusting techniques over time based on what is helpful and what feels doable.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Leigh’s work emphasizes practical skills and brief exercises that can translate to remote meetings, and many people find this format easier to fit into a busy schedule. Online work can make it simpler to check in between commitments, use short skill-building exercises, or practice mindfulness in daily routines. Discuss scheduling needs and what you hope to accomplish so the format and approach match your goals.