Leah Brooks, LCSW

California · 11 years in practice

Leah Brooks is a licensed clinical social worker who combines trauma-aware methods with practical skills training.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 80709 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1952722431 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 11
Languages: English

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About Leah

Leah Brooks is a licensed clinical social worker who combines trauma-aware methods with practical skills training. She draws on eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) alongside cognitive and mindfulness-based tools to help people manage overwhelming memories and persistent anxiety. Leah has 11 years of experience working with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and trauma and abuse.

She also supports people navigating LGBT issues, sexual identity, and questions about sexuality and relationship structure.

Background and approach

Her background includes attention to first responder and veteran concerns, as well as challenges like social anxiety, isolation, and life purpose. Sessions focus on clear, doable steps. Leah helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new coping skills, and reduce intense reactions to difficult experiences.

She mixes goal-focused tools with longer-term exploration of meaning when that is helpful. People can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through what matters most. Leah emphasizes collaboration and supports clients in naming priorities and deciding what to try between sessions.

Leah practices in California and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Therapy is offered in English and delivered through a variety of online formats to fit different needs.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Leah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Communication problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Leah names

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Online support

How EMDR, ACT and CBT translate to online therapy

Leah uses EMDR to help people process upsetting memories and reduce their hold on daily life. EMDR involves focused attention and guided processing to reduce the emotional charge of difficult events and can be helpful for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and take small actions toward a meaningful life while accepting uncomfortable thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build concrete coping skills for anxiety and depression.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Leah discusses options with each person, checks what feels tolerable, and adjusts plans to match goals and comfort. The process emphasizes collaboration so clients can try approaches and notice what helps.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video works well for full sessions and visual connection. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or be easier when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style work, or when someone wants to process between longer meetings.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Leah help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional focuses include body image, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and relationship and sexuality questions.

What is Leah's therapeutic approach and style?

She uses a mix of methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Jungian ideas, and mindfulness techniques. The style is practical and collaborative with a focus on skills and emotional processing.

How much clinical experience does Leah have?

Leah has 11 years of professional work experience supporting people with anxiety, trauma, depression, and related concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

Leah holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in California.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different scheduling and communication needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with Leah?

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