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Leah Syberg

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Leah Syberg, LMHC

Florida

Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLMHC
  • LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH25090
  • NPI1639920440
  • Experience7 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationFlorida

About

  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness practice
  • DBT skills

About Leah

Leah Syberg is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with seven years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Leah works with adults who want clearer thinking and steadier reactions under pressure.

Before private practice she served as a lead therapist and clinical supervisor. That background shaped her practical approach to common problems like mood dysregulation, addiction, and eating concerns. She also writes and speaks about mental health and faith and welcomes clients who bring spiritual questions into therapy.

In sessions Leah uses a mix of approaches that match the issue at hand. Expect conversations that move toward concrete tools. She often introduces exercises drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness practices to interrupt unhelpful patterns.

Leah also uses elements of dialectical behavior work and relationship-focused methods when communication or connection is the main concern. Her style favors short, usable strategies that can be practiced between sessions. Leah helps people name patterns, try new responses, and notice what changes work for them.

People come to her for things like recurring anger, trouble managing stress at work, growing resentment in relationships, or the aftereffects of past abuse. She encourages a collaborative process - setting goals, testing small changes, and tracking what helps over time.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Leah frequently draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in sessions. CBT breaks down the thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger and tests small behavior changes. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of emotional cues.

She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy, especially skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills are practical steps people can use when strong feelings arise, such as paced breathing, distraction techniques, or brief self-coaching exercises.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work and Leah takes a collaborative approach. She will discuss goals and preferences, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients steer the focus and she brings options that fit the stated needs.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow focused check-ins between other responsibilities. They also allow use of worksheets, guided breathing, and role-play exercises that translate well to a remote setting.

Areas of focus

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

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with related to anger?

She works with adults on recurring anger, frustration at work, resentment in relationships, and related stress and anxiety.

What is her general therapy style?

She uses a practical, skills-based approach that emphasizes concrete tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to change reactions over time.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of clinical experience, including roles as a lead therapist and clinical supervisor.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

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

Can I work with her if I live outside the US?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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