Léah Ferreira, LMFT, joined us in 2023 to provide free therapy to a client that has experienced foster care. She serves from a place of understanding, as she herself is a former foster youth.
Volunteers / Léah Ferreira, LMFT
As a former foster kid, I know what it's like to be in counseling and it wasn't ever a great experience. I wanted to provide a place for kiddos that I never got.
What's a fun fact about you?
Léah: I have 5 cats (!), and 4 of them are all black. The baby is a calico!
What is your favorite part about volunteering with A Home Within?
Léah: My favorite part about volunteering with AHW is being able to be there for foster kiddos who need the safe space to work through what they need to and don't have any other places to go.
Why did you decide to join A Home Within?
Léah: As a former foster kid, I know what it's like to be in counseling and it wasn't ever a great experience. I wanted to provide a place for kiddos that I never got.
How has your work with A Home Within impacted you personally, professionally, or otherwise?
Léah: I absolutely love that I volunteer my time and suggest it to every therapist I come across.
What would you say to someone considering volunteering with A Home Within?
Léah: DO IT! There is nothing that isn't rewarding about volunteering.
What do you think would surprise people most about the work A Home Within does?
Léah: I think it would surprise people that volunteering feels just as good, if not better, than a paying client.
Thank you, Léah, for your commitment to and support of our organization!
At a Glance
A Home Within’s community includes nearly 500 therapists in 20 chapters across 10 states.
Dozens of free consultation groups and continuing education events are offered each year.
This year, over 150 therapists nationwide became volunteers, leading to a 25% increase in our network!