Leah Petrucci

Leah Petrucci is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with two decades in mental health and social work. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction recovery support, grief, and coping with life changes. Leah also assists those dealing with trauma, intimacy concerns, and challenges tied to chronic illness or caregiver strain.

Leah blends practical talk therapy with goal-focused tools. She does not use a single method for everyone. Instead she tailors sessions to each person's needs and goals. She works collaboratively to set realistic steps and boundaries that fit daily life.

Her background includes work across many settings, which gave her varied clinical skills. Leah has particular experience with depressive and bipolar disorders, PTSD and trauma work, and adjustment after separation or divorce. She also supports people navigating codependency, blended family issues, and LGBT concerns.

Leah will not treat active substance use until a client has completed detox or a treatment program, though she has experience supporting clients who use medication assisted therapy such as Suboxone or Methadone. She is familiar with 12-step and similar recovery programs and may suggest them as a supplement when helpful.

She integrates mind, body, spirit, and relationships into care at the client’s pace. Leah completed two years of training in spiritually integrated therapy and is a Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider, using natural and alternative modalities when clients want them.

How Leah’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Leah uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current patterns and to help people build healthier connections. This approach can be useful for those struggling with trust, intimacy, or codependency. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting a person’s own goals; it’s often used when someone needs a calm space to sort feelings and make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach often takes a few sessions. Leah works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so work in therapy fits what people actually need day to day.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Leah emphasizes practical benefits such as fitting sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when needed, and using methods that translate well to remote work like skills practice and homework. Discuss formats and scheduling during the intake so appointments can be arranged to suit your routine.