The best.
Rebecca Leader, LMHC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Rebecca is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Rebecca. View 11 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida
Recent reviews
Rebecca has taught me so much about myself! I have grown so much from my time working with her.
More about Rebecca
- 16 years' experience
- Female
- LMHC
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.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
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
Treatment 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
Licenses
Rebecca Leader's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093347288.
- LMHC · Florida · MH 17772 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Rebecca Leader
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
The best.
Rebecca has taught me so much about myself! I have grown so much from my time working with her.
Rebecca is very attentive and dedicated to her clients, she’s extremely smart and skilled in what she does
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!
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.
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!
Rebecca dials in to things I present in our discussions in a manner that I am always surprised by. She has an innate ability to connect dots that may seems irrelevant. She has helped me construct a woven fabric of personal awareness. While at the same time, assisted me in building tools to navigate with my awareness. I’m so grateful to work with Rebecca!
Rebecca is great, very patient and understanding.
Rebecca has been wonderful to work with. Working with her feels very natural and she has not only figured out what my actual diagnosis is (which helped a lot), she helped educate me about it and provided me with really really useful tools and insights that I will continue to use moving forward that I believe will be essential in minimizing/preventing further rough patches. I feel much more in control now than I did when we started and I'm so grateful! She is very professional but also very real and easy/fun to talk to. Thank you Rebecca!!
Rebecca is extremely professional, caring and respectful, couldn’t have asked for a better therapist.
I appreciate your help!
Frequently asked questions
Does Rebecca Leader offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Rebecca Leader works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Rebecca Leader speak?
Rebecca Leader speaks English.
How many years of experience does Rebecca Leader have?
Rebecca Leader has 16 years of experience.
Where is Rebecca Leader licensed to practice?
Rebecca Leader is licensed to practice in Florida.
Does Rebecca Leader accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Rebecca Leader does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Rebecca Leader offer?
Rebecca Leader offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Rebecca Leader?
Rebecca Leader can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Rebecca Leader?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.