Leah Farah, LMHC
Compassionate Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Trauma informed care
- Adolescents and adults
- Flexible online sessions
About Leah Farah
Leah Farah is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) offering virtual therapy throughout Florida. She works with adolescents and adults and brings a calm, collaborative approach to concerns such as self-esteem, anxiety, family and relationship difficulties, trauma, and depression. Leah emphasizes a client-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed way of working, tailoring treatment plans to each person’s needs and goals.
Her practice draws on an integrative mix of approaches including cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, narrative methods, and existential perspectives to help clients build insight and practical skills. Leah has provided individual and family therapy as well as case management in community mental health and school settings, giving her experience across diverse environments and life challenges.
Leah believes that each person is the expert on their own life and that therapy is a space for self-exploration and meaning-making. She prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship, using collaborative goal-setting and respectful dialogue to guide the work. Leah aims to create an environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Approachable and dedicated, Leah seeks to help people develop coping strategies and connect with their strengths while navigating change and healing from difficult experiences.
Her practice draws on an integrative mix of approaches including cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, narrative methods, and existential perspectives to help clients build insight and practical skills. Leah has provided individual and family therapy as well as case management in community mental health and school settings, giving her experience across diverse environments and life challenges.
Leah believes that each person is the expert on their own life and that therapy is a space for self-exploration and meaning-making. She prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship, using collaborative goal-setting and respectful dialogue to guide the work. Leah aims to create an environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Approachable and dedicated, Leah seeks to help people develop coping strategies and connect with their strengths while navigating change and healing from difficult experiences.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Leah Farah have?
Leah Farah has 6 years of clinical experience.
Is Leah Farah a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are FL LMHC MH17756.
In which languages does Leah Farah provide therapy?
Leah provides therapy in English.
Where is Leah Farah located?
Leah is based in Florida and offers virtual therapy across the state.
How can I work with Leah Farah as my therapist?
You can work with Leah through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Leah Farah work with international clients?
No. Leah does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Leah Farah cost?
Costs can vary depending on location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Care
Leah integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients in an online setting. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, respect, and collaboration, helping people explore their values and goals while feeling heard and validated. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, which can be useful for work on intimacy, family dynamics, and relationship repair. Leah uses these approaches flexibly, adapting techniques to match each person’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leah works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy with Leah is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients options that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, reduce travel time, and support continuity of care during life transitions or busy periods.