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Leah Syberg

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Leah Syberg, LMHC

Florida

LMHC - Anxiety and Relationship Concerns

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  • CBT informed methods
  • Emotion regulation skills
  • Gottman informed work

About Leah

Leah Syberg is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Leah also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, body image, and substance problems.

Leah frames work in practical steps. She focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses. Sessions aim for clear skills people can use between visits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches.

Leah often combines skills for managing mood and regulating intense emotions. She uses techniques to break down patterns like avoidance, codependency, or control struggles. For relationships she uses elements of the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce recurring conflict.

Her background includes leadership roles in clinical settings and supervisory work. That experience informs how she organizes treatment plans and tracks progress over time. Leah also speaks and writes about how mental health and faith can intersect, and she respects each person’s beliefs.

Sessions focus on concrete tools - thought records, behavior experiments, emotion regulation skills, and communication exercises. People can expect a blend of structured practice and open listening. Before booking, confirm current session options and how they fit into your routine.

How CBT, DBT, and Client-Centered Work Translate Online

Leah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns and try different reactions. CBT sessions focus on exercises like tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and practicing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. Client-Centered Therapy provides space for people to describe their experience and set their own goals while the therapist follows their lead.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Leah will work with each person to see which methods fit their goals, symptoms, and preferences. That may mean combining CBT skills with DBT emotion work or using communication exercises from the Gottman Method when relationships are a focus.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or a session that avoids travel time. They can also allow for audio-only or video choices depending on what works best for the person. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to whatever session format is arranged.

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

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What problems does she address most often?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression along with related concerns like attachment, codependency, and substance issues.

How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?

CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors through practical exercises and homework between sessions.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has seven years of clinical experience and has served as a lead therapist and clinical supervisor.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) practicing in Florida.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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