- CBT for thoughts and behavior
- Gottman relationship skills
- Solution-focused goals
About Leah
Dr. Leah Walker is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with 24 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and anger. She also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma and recovery, career challenges, and parenting concerns.
Her sessions are straightforward and focused on practical change. She uses clear conversation to identify patterns that fuel frustration and resentment. She also pays attention to how family of origin and relationship history shape current reactions.
Dr. Walker blends cognitive behavioral tools with client-centered conversation and solution-focused steps. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and set short-term goals to reduce flare-ups and improve communication.
She also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship work, using concrete skills to manage conflict and rebuild trust. For someone dealing with anger, this can mean learning timing, tone, and repair strategies that reduce damage after an outburst.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Dr. Walker aims to make progress in everyday life - at home, at work, and in close relationships. To start, she asks about patterns, priorities, and what a better day looks like, then turns that into small, workable steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on letting the conversation follow what matters most to the client. Online sessions use that same open dialogue to identify what triggers anger and what matters in relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions CBT often uses short exercises and homework to test new thoughts and behaviors between meetings, which helps reduce reactive responses.
The Gottman Method gives concrete tools for managing conflict, repairing after arguments, and improving communication. Those skills can be practiced in real life between sessions and reviewed during online meetings to refine timing and tone.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed and adjusted as progress is tracked.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Ask which session options are available and how they fit your schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits regular routines.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, anger, addictions, trauma, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style mixes client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused steps to set clear goals and change patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; 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.