- Anger management strategies
- Attachment focused work
- CBT and DBT techniques
About Leah
Leah Petrucci is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 20 years in the mental health and social work field and over seven years of master's level counseling experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, anger, grief, self-esteem, and issues related to LGBT and family dynamics.
Leah focuses on practical work that helps people manage strong feelings and complicated relationships. She helps clients set boundaries, improve communication, and cope with life changes. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, or the effects of cancer and grief.
Her approach uses several methods including attachment-based ideas, client-centered interaction, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and aspects of the Gottman Method for relationship work. She blends these approaches rather than relying on a single method, and she involves spiritual or integrative options only when a client wants them.
Leah does not provide treatment for Cluster B personality disorders at this time. She will work with family members or loved ones on boundary-setting around those relationships. She offers substance use work only after a client has completed detox or a structured program, though she has experience supporting clients on medication assisted therapy for opioid dependency.
Her work also connects to 12 step and related peer support programs. Leah may recommend these community supports to complement counseling when appropriate and desired by the client.
How her approaches translate to online work
Leah uses attachment-based concepts to look at how past relationships affect current anger and closeness. This approach helps people understand patterns and practice new ways of relating when frustration builds.She also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify what they want to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to spot thought patterns that fuel anger and to rehearse different responses in everyday situations.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Leah will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that fit goals, personality, and the kinds of situations that trigger anger. That agreement can change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals can tailor sessions so skills practice fits into daily routines and relationship moments without promising a particular format.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related concerns does she help with?
She helps people who struggle with losing their temper, building resentment, relationship anger, and anger tied to trauma, stress, or grief.
How would she approach my anger in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and dialectical skills to name triggers, practice new responses, and build better communication habits.
How much experience does she bring?
Leah has 20 years in the mental health and social work field and over seven years of master's level counseling experience.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.