Craig Leech, LMHC

Craig Leech is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of counseling experience. He uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood problems, and life transitions. Craig keeps sessions straightforward and collaborative so parents and individuals can get useful tools quickly.

He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered and mindfulness approaches. That mix lets him help clients change unhelpful thoughts, name feelings, and practice small behavioral steps. Sessions often include simple exercises to try between meetings.

Craig has worked in adolescent residential programs, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient settings. That range of experience has shaped a down-to-earth style that emphasizes clear goals and steady progress. He believes meaningful change can start with small, practical shifts.

Common issues he addresses include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, ADHD, addictions, self-harm, and bipolar mood concerns. He also helps with relationship and communication problems, parenting stress, work difficulties, grief, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

In sessions, Craig focuses on what the person wants to change and how to get there. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different routines. His Florida LMHC credential is listed as FL LMHC and sessions are conducted in English.

CBT and Mindfulness Applied Online

Craig commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy in online sessions. CBT helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lessen reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Craig works collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, needs, and preferences. He will help you decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as you go.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice and deeper discussion. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between meetings or get brief coaching and reminders. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit daily life and changing schedules.