- Focus on practical skills
- Collaborative goal setting
- Holistic options available
About Leah
Leah Petrucci is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with two decades of experience in mental health and social work. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, trauma, and grief. She also supports those facing issues around intimacy, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Leah is experienced with concerns common to LGBT people and with family and caregiving stressors.
Leah combines practical talk therapy with down-to-earth planning. She avoids a one-size-fits-all approach and works with each person to set clear goals. Sessions focus on real-life skills, communication, boundary-setting, and ways to manage strong emotions. She may suggest community supports such as 12 Step groups when that fits a client’s path.
Her background includes roles across clinical and social work settings, which shaped her work with chronic illness, caregiver strain, blended family issues, and recovery after relationship trauma. She will not treat certain active personality disorders, and she asks that clients complete detox or formal substance programs before starting substance-abuse-focused therapy. She can work alongside Medication Assisted Therapy when indicated.
Leah draws on several therapy styles, including attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, and the Gottman Method. She also uses holistic elements when clients want them, and she incorporates spiritual beliefs only to the degree the client prefers. Her approach is collaborative and goal-focused.
Leah aims to build a strong working relationship so people can take steady steps toward better day-to-day functioning and healthier connections.
How Leah’s Approaches Work Online
Attachment-based work pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice how they connect, form boundaries, and feel closer to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It is used to build concrete skills for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, centers on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships through clear skills practice.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Leah will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and what they prefer to try. That choice may shift over time as progress is made and new challenges arise.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue care during life transitions, medical treatment, or relocation. Licensed professionals like Leah aim to adapt scheduling and session focus to practical daily needs rather than one rigid method.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leah commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem problems, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining talk therapy with skill-building, boundary work, and real-world problem solving tailored to each person.
What level of experience does she bring?
Leah has 20 years working in mental health and social work, including more than seven years at the master's counseling level.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Leah?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.