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Rebecca Leader, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

Welcome to my counseling page! My name is Rebecca Leader, I am a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and licensed school counselor, with over 20 years of experience working with adults, teens, children, and families. I have a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the State University of New York at Oneonta and a Masters of Science in Counseling from Sage Graduate School in Troy, New York. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed School Counselor in the State of Florida. I have been in the counseling field since 2005 and have worked in both educational and clinical settings doing individual and group counseling. I am also certified in maternal mental health and wellness and as a Circle of Security facilitator (a parent-child relationship strengthening program).

I truly believe therapy is a collaborative experience, meaning that a healthy therapeutic relationship between a client and therapist is essential for a successful outcome. My overall goal as a therapist is to create a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental space where we can collaboratively develop healthier coping skills for stress, depression, and anxiety so you can begin living a more content and harmonious life every day. Together we will work towards identifying the problems and unhealthy coping skills in your life. We will begin to develop the healthy coping skills and set goals that are needed to repair your relationships and live the best version of yourself possible. Every person is different, and every counseling plan will be individualized based on your unique needs.

I use a variety of counseling techniques that include psychotherapy (talk therapy), cognitive-behavioral therapy (changing negative thinking patterns to help you feel/behave more positively), solution-focused therapy, and interpersonal therapy (focuses on the relationship people have with others). In my experience, therapy is most successful through weekly counseling (either via video or phone) and fulfilling goal oriented "homework" assignments in-between sessions.

I know it isn’t easy to ask for help, I think it takes a great deal of courage to take this step. My ultimate goal with clients is to help empower them to develop the confidence and courage they need to grow and change in positive ways. I look forward to joining you on this journey of self-growth and discovery together.

Professional experience

16yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

FL LMHC MH 17772

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rebecca Leader. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

The best.

Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Rebecca for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem

Rebecca has taught me so much about myself! I have grown so much from my time working with her.

Written on Nov 27, 2021 after therapy with Rebecca for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Rebecca is very attentive and dedicated to her clients, she’s extremely smart and skilled in what she does

Written on Oct 19, 2021 after therapy with Rebecca for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and coping with life changes

Rebecca’s ability to draw connections from so much of my history/life experiences is unmatched. She has allowed me to get a vantage point of my past and my present to best understand myself and my interactions with others. I’m so grateful for the amazing resource Rebecca is to my journey to be the best version of myself!

Written on Jun 16, 2021 after therapy with Rebecca for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts

Rebecca is an excellent and attentive therapist. I have so much trust for her and she has helped me better my relationships at work and at home and has also helped with my confidence and self esteem.

Written on Jun 07, 2021 after therapy with Rebecca for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Rebecca is a wonderful listener and really understands me. She has so much in common with me. It makes her feel like a friend, not a therapist. The best therapist I have ever had!

Written on Apr 16, 2021 after therapy with Rebecca for 7 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety