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Let's Talk!
Let's Talk!

leeanne thompson-forte, lcsw, lisw-cp, lcas, ccs

Supporting clients virtually in NC, SC, and VA

Hi there, I’m LeeAnne!I am the founder of Anchored Counseling & Consultation, and your everyday chaos coordinator.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker, licensed clinical addictions specialist, and certified clinical supervisor who believes healing starts with feeling safe, seen, and understood—and maybe a little less like you're just surviving your own brain. I specialize in trauma, vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout, using a trauma‑informed and person‑centered approach alongside CBT, DBT, EMDR, and somatic practices to help clients reconnect with their grounding and rebuild self‑trust.

Outside of the therapy room, I can be found spending time with my family, reading, fighting for my life (and breath) at the gym, introverting, and watching stand‑up comedy—because therapists need nervous‑system regulation too.

You’ll vibe with me if…
You’re the one everyone relies on - but you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and quietly wondering how much longer you can keep doing this.

What you might be thinking:
“I’m the strong one. I don’t get to fall apart.”
“I know what to do… I just can’t seem to do it.”

What therapy with me feels like:
Real, direct, and grounded. I’m not just here to listen. I’m here to help you understand what’s actually happening underneath the burnout, the anxiety, and the pressure you’re carrying.

I’m especially helpful if you:

  • Are a helping professional experiencing burnout or secondary trauma

  • Feel emotionally exhausted but can’t slow down

  • Want deeper insight, not just surface-level coping skills