About Leah
Leah Brooks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 11 years of experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, and LGBT concerns. Leah uses straightforward conversations to make space for difficult thoughts and feelings.
She aims to reduce overwhelm and build day-to-day skills that fit into a busy life. Sessions are collaborative and goal-minded, with attention to what matters most to each person.
How Leah works
Her work also addresses sexual identity and relationship styles, including polyamory, kink and alternative sex culture. She helps people sort through body image, sexuality, and issues like guilt, shame, and isolation. First responder and veteran-related concerns are part of her background as well.
Leah draws on a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Jungian ideas, and mindfulness. She adapts these methods to the person in front of her instead of following a single formula. Therapy can include skill practice, reflective exploration, and trauma-focused processing when needed.
Leah encourages small, manageable steps toward change. She supports people who want clearer boundaries, better communication, or relief from distressing memories. The emphasis is on realistic progress and practical tools that last.
Leah lists 10 ways of working on the entry:
What Leah works with
The areas below are the ones Leah selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Depression
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Online approaches for trauma, anxiety, and identity
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It emphasizes values-based action and small steps that lead to a more meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused method used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional charge.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Leah will discuss what feels most useful for the issues you bring and adjust methods as goals evolve. Together the therapist and client decide whether skills work, reflective therapy, or trauma processing fits best at each stage.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat or text-based messaging works well for quick check-ins, shorter check-ins on a busy day, or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and maintain steady progress.
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A practical next step
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