Leah Murray, LMHC

Leah Murray is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida who uses practical, skills-based methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She offers calm, straightforward support for everyday struggles like parenting strain, relationship worries, and changes in life circumstances.

Leah draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients notice patterns of thinking and try new, more helpful behaviors. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current connections and intimacy. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps that fit into a busy life.

Her work often addresses family-related concerns such as family of origin issues, adoption and foster care questions, and fatherhood matters. She also supports people dealing with grief around fertility, postpartum depression, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. Practical tools are paired with space to talk through painful emotions like shame, guilt, or emptiness.

Leah has six years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of issues, including ADHD, impulsivity, jealousy, and post-traumatic stress. She aims to help people build stronger communication and healthier patterns in relationships without using heavy jargon.

Appointments are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Leah helps clients set achievable goals and practice new skills between sessions so change can carry into daily life.

How CBT and Attachment Work Online

Leah integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and attachment-based ideas in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current intimacy and trust, and helps people form healthier ways of connecting.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Leah will talk with each person about current problems, goals, and what feels most comfortable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video allows face-to-face conversation for skills practice and feedback. Phone sessions can be a good shorter check-in when bandwidth or camera setup is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for quick check-ins, tracking progress, or getting support between longer sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into work, parenting, or other commitments.