Profile / United States
Leah Petrucci, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Attachment work
- Support for addiction recovery
About Leah
Leah Petrucci is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida with 20 years working in mental health and social work. She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression among the issues she addresses. Leah also notes experience with LGBTQ concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Leah keeps sessions practical and structured. She helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and tries different ways of responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the approaches she uses alongside attachment work and client-centered methods. Sessions typically focus on clear goals and steps clients can practice between meetings.
Her background includes work in a range of organizations and roles across clinical and social work settings. That range informs a flexible approach to common problems like substance relapse prevention after treatment, managing chronic pain and illness, and recovering from relationship harm. She can recommend mutual-support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Overeaters Anonymous when those fit a client's plan.
Leah does not treat active substance use disorder unless the client has completed detox or is in Medication Assisted Therapy such as Suboxone or Methadone. She also does not provide care for Cluster B personality disorders but can work with people affected by those relationships to set boundaries and cope safely.
Her stated practice includes integration of mind, body, spirit, and relationships when clients want that. She notes training in spiritually integrated approaches and integrative mental health, and she uses those options only to the degree a client prefers.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Leah commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Attachment work looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and trust, which can help with intimacy and relationship problems. Client-centered work prioritizes listening and reflecting so the client can find their own solutions and goals.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Leah will discuss your needs and goals, try a method, and adjust the plan as you see what helps. The process is about matching techniques to what you need and what you can practice between sessions.
The original profile does not specify which remote session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can suit quick updates, while video allows face-to-face interaction and use of worksheets or screen-shared materials. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for an online meeting so clients can work on skills and homework between sessions.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and related problems listed in her profile.
How does she structure therapy sessions?
Sessions are practical and goal focused. She uses methods that help people notice thoughts and habits and try different ways of responding.
What is her professional experience?
She has 20 years in mental health and social work, including over seven years at the master’s counseling level in clinical roles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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