Leah Syberg

Compassionate, skills-based mental health support

LMHC Florida

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Leah

Leah Syberg is an experienced licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida who combines practical strategies with a client-centered emphasis to address stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression.

Background and approach

With seven years of clinical work, she draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), the Gottman Method, mindfulness practices, and client-centered therapy to help clients build coping skills and clearer patterns of relating. Her style blends evidence-informed techniques with attention to each person’s lived experience, focusing on measurable tools and collaborative goal-setting.

Leah works with a wide range of concerns that include attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication and control problems, substance concerns, body image, and caregiver stress. She frames sessions around active skill-building so clients can leave with concrete strategies to manage mood, improve relationships, and address problematic behaviors.

Leah accepts international clients and conducts remote sessions tailored to individual preferences. Her Florida LMHC credential (FL LMHC MH25090) anchors her clinical practice while she uses a flexible, client-focused approach to meet each person where they are and support practical progress over time.

Using Evidence-Informed Approaches in Online Therapy

Leah incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) alongside client-centered techniques to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to build concrete coping strategies. DBT emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for mood dysregulation and relationship conflict. Client-centered therapy centers the client’s perspective and pace, creating space for exploration while supporting autonomy and collaboration.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; Leah helps clients explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses. She views therapeutic style as flexible rather than fixed, combining skill-based techniques with empathic, person-focused care to meet real-life concerns.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These options allow clients to work on CBT and DBT skills, practice communication strategies, and receive coaching in ways that fit their daily routines, making it easier to integrate therapeutic tools into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Leah commonly address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, and also works with related topics such as attachment, codependency, substance concerns, and caregiver stress.

What is her general therapeutic approach and style?

Her work emphasizes practical skill-building and collaborative goal-setting, using evidence-informed approaches like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, Gottman Method, and client-centered therapy to tailor care to each person.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has seven years of experience in mental health practice, applying a range of therapeutic methods to support clients with mood regulation, relationship patterns, and behavior change.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed mental health counselor, FL LMHC MH25090, and practices from Florida while accepting clients in that licensure scope.

Can clients who live outside the United States work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English for those outside the United States.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how therapy is scheduled and experienced.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

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 shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disorders Panic 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 issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English