At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH25090
- NPI
- 1639920440
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational Interviewing
- CBT elements
- Relationship support
About Leah
Leah Syberg is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with seven years of clinical experience. She practices in Florida and combines practical strategies with attentive listening to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. Leah aims to make sessions useful from the first meeting so people leave with clear next steps.
Leah draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. Client-Centered Therapy guides the work so the person’s goals stay central, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and the Gottman Method are used when helpful.
Her background includes leadership roles as a lead therapist and clinical supervisor, and she has presented on mental health topics in faith and secular spaces. That experience informs how she structures sessions and offers feedback, especially around mood regulation, personality-related concerns, and addiction recovery. Leah supports people working through trauma, abuse, anger, and other stressors.
In sessions she focuses on concrete skills, simple behavior changes, and clearer communication. She also helps people address attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, caregiver stress, and blended family adjustments. Work is paced to fit the client’s goals and daily life.
Leah offers services in English and accepts international clients. Her license is FL LMHC. To begin, people use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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How Leah’s Approaches Work Online
Leah often draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation one step at a time. This approach is useful when someone is unsure about next steps or wants to shift a habit but feels stuck. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the work focused on the person’s priorities, using reflective listening and empathy to shape goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers straightforward strategies to reduce anxiety or mood difficulties.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Leah collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. She adjusts pace and techniques as progress is made so therapy stays useful and relevant.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone choose sessions that suit their energy levels - for example, a focused skills session or a longer conversation - so therapy fits into everyday life rather than interrupting it. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsExperience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Leah help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger. Additional focuses include body image, addiction, attachment and blended family challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions blend supportive listening with practical tools. Leah emphasizes clear steps, skill building, and collaborative goal-setting.
What experience does Leah bring to sessions?
She has seven years of clinical experience and has served as a lead therapist and clinical supervisor. That background shapes how she plans treatment and gives feedback.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the FL LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Leah?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist’s availability.
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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