Therapist profile
Leah Goodman, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW20309
- NPI1134984941
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Attachment-based work
- Emotion-focused methods
- Mindfulness practices
About Leah
Leah Goodman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 20 years of practice. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, anger, and other life changes. Her style is straightforward and collaborative, aimed at helping people manage strong emotions and daily pressures.
Leah focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions. She talks through communication strategies, coping techniques for anger and anxiety, and ways to rebuild self-esteem. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns in feelings and reactions, then testing small changes to see what helps.
Her background includes long experience with relationship transitions, blended family concerns, caregiving stress, and end-of-life issues. Leah also works with people facing workplace strain, women's health matters, and challenges tied to aging and caregiving. She brings a steady presence to conversations about grief, trauma, and difficult life decisions.
Leah draws on attachment-based ideas to clarify how past relationships shape current reactions. She uses client-centered methods to keep the focus on each person’s goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and mindfulness tools are part of how she helps people calm intense feelings and improve connection with others.
Practicalities are part of the work. Leah helps clients set achievable steps and follow up on what changes feel useful. She also supports people weighing relationship decisions, career shifts, or adjusting after loss or health challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and Leah accepts international clients. People who want to start complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
How sessions work
How Leah’s approaches translate to online sessions
Leah commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions. That approach helps people understand why certain situations trigger strong anger or withdrawal and is useful for relationship and intimacy-related concerns.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which keeps the work focused on the person’s stated goals. In practice this means sessions are paced around what the client wants to try, with the therapist offering reflections and concrete steps rather than directives.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques are used to identify and work with intense feelings in the moment. EFT can help people name, allow, and shift emotional responses that fuel anger or distance in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Leah will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the focus as progress is made and as problems change over time.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Ask about session length, whether video or audio is offered, and how scheduling works. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when emotions spike.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she address?
She works with adults struggling with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions tied to relationship conflict.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on communication skills, emotion awareness, and small behavior changes to reduce reactivity.
How long has she practiced?
Leah has 20 years of experience as a clinician working with stress, grief, relationship concerns, and related issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm session logistics during signup.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.