Leah Walker
Contributor
American Addiction Centers (AAC)
American Addiction Centers (AAC) is the leading provider for addiction treatment across the U.S. specializing in evidence-based treatment and mental health care.
At AAC, we aim to treat the whole person, which includes those with co-occurring mental health disorders, physical illnesses, or social issues related to addiction treatment.
About
Leah Walker is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She earned a master’s degree in Family Studies and a PhD in Family Relations. She has over 20 years of clinical experience working with children adolescents and adults. She has a clinical focus in family relations, substance-abuse and trauma.
Leah has worked in several treatment settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and in-home therapy, both as a therapist and a clinical supervisor. She currently serves as a Director of adult outpatient services in a community mental health center.
Credentials
- PhD in Family Relations
- Master's in Family Studies
Authored (26 Posts)
- Impacts of Benzodiazepine Use on the Brain: Memory Loss, Dementia & Healing
- Benzodiazepines and Pregnancy: Understanding the Risks
- Xanax Addiction Treatment: Options & What to Expect
- Valium Overdose: Symptoms, Signs & Treatment for Valium Overdose
- Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, & Treatment
- Benzodiazepine Overdose: Symptoms, Prevention, & Treatment
- Mixing Valium & Alcohol: Side Effects & Long-Term Risks
- Codeine Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline & Detox
- Alcohol Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, and Treatment
- Alcohol Detox Programs & Treatment Options
- Tramadol Withdrawal & Detox–Symptoms, Timeline, and Treatment
- Ambien Withdrawal Symptoms & the Ambien Withdrawal Timeline
- Fentanyl Withdrawal: Symptoms, Timeline, & Getting Help
- Signs of Oxycodone Use, Misuse, and Addiction
- Symptoms and Signs of Heroin Addiction
- Heroin Addiction and Abuse
- Heroin Anonymous Meetings Near Me, Hotline Number, and HA Alternatives
- 6 Month, 1 Year, and 2 Year Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Near Me
- Behavioral Healthcare Options Insurance Coverage for Drug & Alcohol Rehab
- Suboxone and Addiction Treatment
- An Examination of LSD Abuse & Treatment Options
- First Responders Addiction Treatment Programs
- What Employers Can Do About Employee Substance Misuse
- Steroid Abuse: Statistics, Side Effects, & Treatment
- Acamprosate for Addiction Treatment
- CEO & Executive Addiction Treatment
American Addiction Centers (AAC)
American Addiction Centers (AAC) is the leading provider for addiction treatment across the U.S. specializing in evidence-based treatment and mental health care.
At AAC, we aim to treat the whole person, which includes those with co-occurring mental health disorders, physical illnesses, or social issues related to addiction treatment.