Leaha Hammer is a licensed mental health professional, holding dual licenses as an LMFT in Washington and a LIMHP in Nebraska. She currently works as a mental health counselor on an online telehealth platform, bringing years of experience from higher education, non-profit community mental health, and the for-profit sector. Previously, she worked with children and families as part of a large medical group in the Pacific Northwest.
A Nebraska native, Leaha earned her graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Seattle Pacific University. She is also a TODAY Show Parenting Team Contributor and an avid blogger. Her passion for poker began at a young age, inspired by her poker-loving parents. She is also a dedicated wife and mother of three.