Therapist profile
Leah Farah
Compassionate counselor for life transitions
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- Client-centered care
- Practical coping skills
- Focus on relationships
About Leah
Her approach is client-centered and strength based. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs, using tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based work alongside emotionally focused ideas. Leah emphasizes a collaborative process where clients set goals and the therapeutic relationship guides progress.
Leah has about six years of experience in a range of settings. She has provided individual and family therapy, school-based services, and case management in community mental health agencies. That variety informs how she adapts strategies to everyday life situations.
She helps with practical concerns like sleep, eating patterns, and managing anger, as well as deeper struggles such as trauma, grief, and attachment issues. Leah also supports people facing career stress, compassion fatigue, and the challenges of parenting and blended families.
In sessions she uses clear, plain language and focuses on what will work day to day. Leah sees clients as the experts in their own lives and offers guidance while respecting each person's values and pace. If someone is ready to begin, she asks them to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session.
Leah practices in Florida and conducts therapy in English. Her method is to listen first, then collaborate on steps that make a real difference in daily life.
How her approaches shape online care
Leah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try small, practical behavior changes. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and patterns that get in the way of daily life.She also draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, which looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. This approach helps when relationship patterns, intimacy, or family-of-origin issues are causing stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leah collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She listens first, then suggests skills or perspectives to try together over time.
Session formats are not detailed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between appointments. It can also let someone choose quieter surroundings, use phone audio when video feels like too much, or schedule sessions during a work break. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Leah commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, family and relationship concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career strain, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and strength based, using collaborative goal-setting and a trauma-informed stance to suit each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of experience providing individual and family therapy, school-based services, and case management in community mental health settings.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices with clients located in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.