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Leah Goodman

Leah Goodman

LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 20+ years of experience

Experienced LCSW helping people manage anger and life changes

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  • 20 years experience
  • Client-centered care
  • Mindfulness tools

About Leah

Leah Goodman is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anger, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and big life changes. Leah aims to make therapy feel straightforward and useful so people can try small changes that make daily life easier.

She uses a collaborative, client-centered style that starts with what matters most to each person. Leah listens for patterns in relationships and emotions and helps people untangle those patterns so they can respond differently. She also brings mindfulness and motivational techniques into sessions to help with moments of strong emotion and decisions about next steps.

Leah has spent two decades working with adults on issues like divorce, blended family adjustments, workplace pressure, caregiver stress, and aging-related concerns. Her background in treating grief, trauma, and mood concerns informs how she supports people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. She pays attention to cultural context and personal history when shaping a plan for therapy.

In sessions Leah focuses on building resilience and practical coping skills. That can mean practicing new ways to communicate, learning calming skills for anger or anxiety, or setting steps to rebuild self-esteem. Progress is framed around real life goals rather than abstract concepts.

People who choose Leah can expect a steady, empathetic presence and clear, practical tools. She works from Florida and provides services in English. If you want to learn more, follow the start process to match and schedule a first session.

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 translate well to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings and reactions. Online sessions can use that work to identify repeating interaction cycles and practice new responses to anger and relationship conflict. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and pacing, offering a respectful space to talk through worries, make choices, and build self-esteem. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people access and make sense of strong emotions to change how they relate to others and themselves.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Leah will collaborate with each person to find what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean combining attachment ideas with mindfulness or using motivational interviewing to clarify goals before deeper emotion work.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fewer barriers to getting consistent sessions. Online work can make it simpler to fit therapy into a lunch break, avoid travel time, or continue care across locations. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Licensed professionals can still use the same conversation-based tools and skill practices that help with anger, stress, relationships, and life transitions.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW20309
NPI
1134984941

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Leah commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family challenges, career strain, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and client-centered with practical tools. She mixes attachment-informed work, emotionally-focused strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to meet goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Leah has two decades of experience as a licensed social worker supporting adults through transitions and emotional challenges.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and Leah accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with Leah?

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

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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