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Leah Syberg, LMHC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Leah

Leah Syberg is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. She brings a background in evidence-based therapies to work with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression.

Background and approach

Leah also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, blended family challenges, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, substance-related problems, and communication or control difficulties. Her style balances empathy with practical skill-building, combining person-centered listening with structured interventions like cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical skills.

Leah draws on Internal Family Systems ideas to help clients identify and relate to different internal parts, while integrating Gottman-informed strategies for relationship repair when appropriate. Sessions aim to offer concrete tools for mood regulation, improved communication, and healthier coping patterns.

Leah works with adults and accepts international clients, offering appointments through a range of online formats. Prospective clients can expect collaborative treatment planning that aligns therapeutic methods with individual goals and life circumstances.

Her Florida LMHC credential is FL LMHC MH25090.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches into Online Care



Internal Family Systems helps people notice and relate to different internal parts, offering a way to understand inner conflicts and heal from past wounds by building compassionate relationships with those parts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathic listening and unconditional positive regard, creating a supportive space where clients can explore their experiences and define their own goals.

Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. Leah works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts interventions over time so treatment stays aligned with what is most helpful for the client.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or geographic constraints. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care, practice skills in real time, and maintain continuity between sessions while accommodating different communication styles and accessibility needs.

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does Leah commonly work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, and also addresses related issues such as attachment, codependency, substance concerns, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style combines client-centered listening with structured techniques including CBT and DBT, and she uses Internal Family Systems ideas to explore internal parts and patterns.
How many years of experience does she have?
Leah has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, trauma-related, and relational difficulties.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential FL LMHC MH25090 and practices from Florida.
Can nonlocal clients work with her in English?
Yes, she conducts therapy in English and accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Leah offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and subscription handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's 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 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 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