Craig Leech , LMHC

Craig Leech is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 20 years of clinical experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, and he applies that training to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and a range of life transitions. As an LMHC he focuses on building a collaborative working relationship and tailoring treatment to each person's needs.

His approach integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to create practical, individualized plans. Over the course of his career he has worked in diverse settings including an adolescent residential program, adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient services, bringing perspective from each environment to his clinical work.

Craig holds a core belief that every life has value and that meaningful change is possible through thoughtful, sustained effort. He aims to help people strengthen coping skills, improve their responses to difficult times, and rediscover purpose. He strives to make therapy a collaborative process that fits the client’s goals and circumstances, and he looks forward to supporting people as they pursue positive change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Craig Leech draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy in his online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, accepting space where the client’s own goals and insights guide progress - it can be helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and grounding practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation during stressful or overwhelming moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration may involve trying different strategies and adjusting the plan over time to best support progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions, access support from home or work, and maintain continuity of care when life gets busy, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to each individual.