- Focus on codependency
- Hands-on tools
- Faith-informed perspective
About Leah
Leah Syberg is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida. She brings seven years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
Leah aims to make sessions practical and focused. She uses straightforward tools so people leave with something to try between meetings. Her work includes attention to codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, communication and control issues, and challenges like substance misuse and domestic violence.
Her background includes roles as a lead therapist and clinical supervisor, experience with mood dysregulation and personality concerns, and work supporting recovery from eating disorders and addiction. Leah also writes and speaks about mental health and faith, and she respects both secular and spiritual perspectives in therapy.
In sessions she blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness strategies. She also draws on dialectical behavior approaches and relationship-focused work informed by the Gottman Method. That mix is meant to address thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and relationship skills.
Leah describes therapy as a collaborative effort. She helps people identify goals, practice new skills, and check progress over time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking to make sure logistics fit their needs.
How Leah blends approaches for online work
Leah commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening closely and shaping the work around the person's goals, which helps people clarify what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and uses exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy ideas for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. DBT-style skills focus on managing intense emotions, improving coping during crises, and building steady routines that reduce overwhelm. These approaches are often helpful for anxiety, mood challenges, and relationship conflicts, including codependency-related patterns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process, and Leah works together with each client to decide what fits best. She will help set goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what is helpful and realistic for daily life.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use approaches like CBT exercises and mindfulness practices in their everyday environment to support steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Leah address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment issues, substance misuse, and communication or control problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Leah uses a practical, collaborative approach that mixes client-centered listening with structured techniques. Sessions aim to leave people with clear tools to practice between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of clinical experience and has served as a lead therapist and clinical supervisor. She also writes and speaks on mental health and faith topics.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients, though local regulations may affect how therapy is delivered across borders.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.