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Leah D'agostino

Leah D'agostino

LCSW

Pennsylvania

Hopeful guidance for everyday change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Pennsylvania / CW022830
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

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    • Person-centered care
    • Focus on motivation
    • Practical coping skills

    About Leah

    Leah D'agostino, LCSW, helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She brings 15 years of clinical experience to conversations that can feel hard to start. Leah aims to make the first steps clear and manageable for someone feeling overwhelmed.

    Her style is calm and person-centered. She offers a space where people can speak without judgment and slowly sort through what matters most to them. Leah listens for strengths and small changes that can make daily life easier.

    Leah draws on approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide goal-setting and build motivation for change. She also uses attachment-based and cognitive behavioral ideas when they fit a person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as deeper understanding.

    Leah has worked with people facing relationship strain, caregiving stress, addiction concerns, mood challenges like bipolar, and the pain of loss or major life shifts. She pays attention to patterns such as codependency, abandonment fears, and communication difficulties. Her aim is to help people find clearer choices and steadier coping.

    Leah is licensed as a clinical social worker in Pennsylvania. Conversations with her are collaborative; she helps identify priorities and then supports people as they try new ways of responding to old problems. If someone wants straightforward guidance paired with empathy, Leah offers that combination.

  2. Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

    Leah uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and to build internal motivation. This approach focuses on exploring values and small steps rather than pushing for quick fixes.

    She also brings Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match personal values. ACT can help with anxiety, stress, and adjusting to life changes by teaching skills for staying present and acting on what matters.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leah will discuss goals and preferences together and tailor methods to what feels most useful. That collaboration helps decide whether to emphasize motivation, values work, behavior changes, or attachment patterns.

    Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during work breaks. They also let people choose a quieter space or use phone-only options when video is difficult. Ask about current session options to find what fits your routine and needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteem

    Also works with

    Family conflictsAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualityWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Pennsylvania

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Leah commonly address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.

    What is Leah's therapeutic style like?

    Her approach is person-centered and nonjudgmental. Sessions emphasize collaboration, listening, and finding practical next steps.

    How much clinical experience does Leah have?

    She has 15 years of clinical experience working with people facing complex emotional and life transition challenges.

    What credentials and where is Leah licensed?

    She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Pennsylvania.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does cost and billing work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with Leah?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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