Leah Gooley, LMHC
Creating a safe, trauma-informed space for you to heal deeply and reconnect with yourself.
EMDR Therapy in West Palm Beach, Florida.
It’s getting harder to ignore that life feels difficult, and you’re ready to break the cycles that are keeping you stuck.
Maybe you're a parent grappling with the effects of your childhood while trying to create a more positive experience for your own children. Or maybe you don’t have children but you’re struggling to process unresolved issues and traumatic experiences that are preventing you from being present and feeling ease and joy.
If you desire a deep transformation, you are in the right place. Together, we will create a profound shift in your perspective and experience by reconnecting you with your story, changing your narrative, and removing the blocks that have been keeping you stuck.
More than just talk therapy
Hi There, I’m Leah Gooley.
I’ve been in the mental health field for a decade and have supported a wide array of people in all walks of life; from sex trafficking survivors in Cambodia to providing play and art therapy to kids and seniors around Palm Beach County.
While each of my experiences has been invaluable, I knew I found my passion and my purpose when I started working as a trauma therapist and providing EMDR to insightful adults who want to be free of the weight of their past.
As your therapist, I'll warmly guide you with powerful and effective techniques such as EMDR, which is proven to help process traumatic experiences and reduce or eliminate symptoms of anxiety and depression much more efficiently than traditional talk therapy.
We will utilize methods designed to get to the “root” of your problems so you can truly move forward. You are a unique individual, and my goal is for you to find real relief and acquire tools and skills that you can carry with you through each season of your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I’m located in West Palm Beach and can see anyone in the state of Florida virtually.
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I have a few limited spots for in-person sessions that are currently full. If you are interested in one of them, let me know during our free consultation and I can put you on the wait list.
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Sessions are 50 minutes in length and cost $200/ session. Payment is accepted in the form of credit card or HSA account. At this time, all of my sliding scale spaces are occupied. If you are interested in a sliding scale spot, I would be happy to add you to my waitlist.
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A first session is an opportunity for me to get a feel for who you are, what some of your concerns might be, and to get an idea of what life has been like for you as of recently. It’s also an opportunity for you to get to know me and my working style so there will be plenty of time for you to ask me questions, too! It’s also important to note that a first session is not a commitment for future sessions, the first three sessions allow both you and I to determine rightness of fit. Typically somewhere in the first three sessions we’ll have a conversation about continuing on together or going in a different direction.
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I am an out of network provider, which means I do not accept insurance directly. If you have a qualifying mental health diagnosis I am able to submit a monthly receipt directly to your insurance for you. If you have any out of network provider benefits they will reimburse you directly. The best way to find out if you have these benefits is to call your insurance provider directly.
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I ask clients to commit to weekly therapy for a minimum of 8-12 weeks if possible. This is to create consistency and to allow for movement and change to begin to occur. The inward journey is a deep process that takes time, and requires a bond to emerge between you and your therapist. With that said, I understand life happens and you may need to cancel an appointment. No worries! My cancellation policy will be included with your intake paperwork.
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Absolutely! If you want to explore EMDR, we will spend some sessions preparing you for the experience before we jump in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Intensive Details
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Leah will make sure you are ready for an intensive during your consultation. Individuals experiencing highly dissociative states might need more resourcing before we get into an intensive. Additionally individuals who are actively suicidal or have self-harm tendencies must be out of crisis and stable before undergoing treatment.
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This is entirely personal and should be discussed with your therapist. EMDR is one of the fastest and most efficient methods of processing trauma. While you will probably no longer have the distressing symptoms you came in for, continuing therapy might serve you as you integrate and move forward. Therapy isn’t just for healing from the past, but also learning how to be your best self in the present!
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Yes. Leah will work with you on the issues that you have been stuck on in your regular therapy sessions. If you want, Leah can consult with your therapist before again afterwards as you integrate your intensive into your life.
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1 Day — $1,350
2 Days — $2,250
3 Days — $3,150
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No, intensives are not covered by insurance and are not eligible for out-of-network reimbursement.
