Lea's thirst for knowledge and personal growth led her to Hillary L. McBride's book, "The Wisdom of Your Body." This enlightening read helped her understand how cultural influences and traumatic experiences can lead to disembodiment. The book empowered her to dispel harmful messages she had absorbed about bodies and guided her in cultivating healthy, whole connections between the mind and body through embodiment practices.

As a person, Lea is attuned, genuine, accepting, and optimistic, which translates into her therapeutic approach. With compassion and insight, Lea Denlinger is dedicated to helping her clients overcome challenges, find healing, and lead meaningful and satisfying lives through the power of safe connections and therapeutic support.

Lea has an impressive background as an adoption and post permanency caseworker, having served families in the Central Pennsylvania community for 12 years. During this time, she honed her expertise in addressing various mental health and relationship challenges. Additionally, she took pride in creating and facilitating support groups for families dealing with transracial family concerns and open adoption, where she empowered parents with tools to strengthen their family bonds and foster community connections.

From a young age, Lea aspired to become a therapist after discovering the transformative power of healing within therapeutic relationships. Her motivation lies in providing a safe, accepting space for clients to share their stories and experience personal growth. Lea's areas of specialty include trauma and PTSD, attachment concerns, grief, adoption, relationship concerns, sexual concerns, parenting, women's mental health, and spirituality.

Lea values time with her family enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking, gardening, yoga, and camping in state and national parks. Her love for culinary creativity and hosting family and friends showcases her warmth and hospitality.