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Leah Goodman

Therapist · Florida

Leah Goodman

LCSW

Therapist focused on practical change

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  • Career and workplace
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and transitions

About Leah

Leah Goodman is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people through career shifts, relationship stress, grief, and other life challenges. She offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, or big transitions. Leah focuses on helping people build resilience and clearer next steps for daily life.

Her approach centers on collaboration and listening first. She uses client-centered methods to help people name what matters to them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques are used to notice and work with strong feelings that repeat in relationships and at work.

Leah also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early bonds shape current reactions. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing help clients try new habits and keep them going. Sessions aim to be straightforward and useful for everyday problems.

Her work includes support for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping concerns, anger, and coping with life changes. She also addresses workplace issues, career concerns, caregiver stress, and challenges common in young adulthood and aging.

Leah brings practical experience to each meeting and adapts tools to fit individual needs. People who want a thoughtful, steady guide through change may find her style helpful. To begin, follow the site's start process and schedule a time that fits your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingNarcissismPersonality disordersSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Approaches that support online progress

Leah uses Client-Centered Therapy to put the person’s own goals and choices at the center of sessions; this approach focuses on understanding each person’s priorities and building on their strengths. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice patterns in strong emotions and how those feelings affect relationships and work, which can help when anxiety or conflict keeps repeating.

Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her toolbox; it looks at how earlier relationship experiences shape current reactions and helps people practice new ways of relating and responding. Leah combines these methods with mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support small, sustainable changes. She works collaboratively to find the approaches that fit a client’s needs and goals rather than relying on one fixed model.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings during workday breaks or evenings. It can also let people check in more often when needed. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking to match scheduling needs. Licensed professionals will help decide what style and rhythm of sessions suit each person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Leah help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem, eating and sleeping issues, anger, and career challenges.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on listening, practical steps, and building coping skills that fit daily life.

What is her clinical background?

Leah has 20 years of experience working with adults on life transitions and emotional challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW, listed as FL LCSW, and practices in Florida.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

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

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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