Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 80709
- NPI
- 1952722431
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Leah supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- LGBTQ issues
About Leah
Leah Brooks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBTQ-related concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. Leah focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions to manage daily life challenges.
Leah emphasizes straightforward conversation and clear goals. Sessions often include checking current stressors, identifying unhelpful patterns, and practicing simple coping skills. She integrates approaches like mindfulness and cognitive strategies to help with worry, low mood, and self-doubt.
Her work also covers sexuality-related topics including BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, along with body image and sexual identity questions. Leah addresses relationship communication problems and non-monogamous relationship dynamics in one-on-one sessions. She also has experience with first responder issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, and post-traumatic stress.
When trauma is part of the picture, Leah may use methods aimed at processing distressing memories alongside present-focused skills. She uses Motivational Interviewing for behavior change, for example smoking or vaping cessation, and to support shifts in habits and goals. Sessions are practical and action-oriented when that fits a person's needs.
Leah practices in California and conducts work in English. To begin, people are invited to follow the service's matching process and schedule an initial session to see if her approach fits their needs.
BHow sessions work
How Leah Uses Specific Approaches Online
Leah uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small, practical steps toward those values. ACT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal priorities, which can help with anxiety and low motivation.She also works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change thinking patterns that reinforce worry or depression. CBT sessions often include skill practice, simple experiments, and homework tasks to test new ways of thinking and behaving.
When trauma is involved, Leah may include EMDR-informed methods to support processing distressing memories alongside present-focused coping skills. EMDR techniques are used to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories while continuing skills work for daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leah will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit those needs. She adapts sessions as someone learns what works best for them rather than starting with a fixed plan.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into the rhythm of daily life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, audio-only sessions when bandwidth is limited, or scheduling without extra travel time. The focus is on making therapy practical and easier to fit into a busy schedule.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ-related issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Additional focus areas include kink and alternative sex culture, body image, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. She uses mindfulness, cognitive techniques, and other methods to help people manage thoughts and behaviors between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. The credential is listed as CA LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the service.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers