Leah Bennett

Hello! My name is Leah Bennett. I was raised in Lincoln, Nebraska and made my west to Juneau, Alaska where I reside and practice today. I am the founder of The Living Room Project through which I practice both clinical therapy as well as community organizing. At its core, The Living Room Project is about building a community where individuals can feel safe while receiving the support they deserve. By prioritizing cultural humility, historical responsiveness, and personal accountability, I aim to reduce the power dynamics typically found between clients and providers. This approach centers on relationships and moves at the speed of trust to support a child-led and trauma-informed environment. It is an honor to live and work in this community on Tlingit Aaní, which has been carefully stewarded by the Áakʼw Ḵwáan and Tʼaaḵú Ḵwáan since time immemorial. Since 2003, my primary focus has been supporting youth who experience neurodivergence. From this experience, I have come to understand that, just as biodiversity is vital to a thriving ecosystem, neurodivergence is vital to a thriving community. My intention is to walk alongside kids as they—and their caregivers—learn to nurture their neurotype, creating the room to live as their whole, brilliant selves I received my formal education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (BA, 2008) and Western New Mexico University (MSW, 2024). While I am grateful for my formal education, everything I know about social work I learned from my community: mentors, colleagues, Elders, families, and, most importantly, youth.