- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment concerns
About Leah
Leah D'agostino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, anger, bipolar disorder, and major life changes.
Leah uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as one of her central approaches. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, client-centered work, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions aim to help people name hard emotions and notice the patterns that keep them stuck.
In practical terms Leah listens for what feels most urgent and helps clients try different ways of responding. She uses straightforward conversation, reflections, and exercises to practice new skills between meetings. The focus is on clearer feelings, steadier relationships, and coping strategies that fit day-to-day life.
Leah often supports people who are dealing with abandonment, codependency, communication problems, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, substance issues, and feelings of emptiness, guilt, or shame. She attends to attachment concerns and aging or geriatric issues when these show up in a person's life.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Leah helps people translate what they learn in sessions into concrete changes they can try at home. To begin, she asks about current struggles and practical goals so sessions can focus on the next right steps.
How emotion work and online sessions connect
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and work with strong emotions and the patterns that follow. It is useful for relationship patterns, attachment worries, and situations where feelings feel confusing or overwhelming. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and practical action, helping people notice thoughts without getting stuck and choose steps that matter to them.Leah approaches this as a collaborative process. She will help clients decide which approach or mix of techniques fits their goals and preferences. That conversation is part of early sessions so work can be focused and practical.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that working through emotions and behavior patterns translates well to remote sessions when the therapist and client agree on goals and practical details.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leah help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like codependency and communication problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Leah uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, client-centered techniques, attachment-based work, and CBT to help people identify emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical practice as a social worker in behavioral health settings and private practice work in Pennsylvania.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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