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Leah Faurbo, CA Psychologist

Californian psychologist focusing on anxiety and stress

12 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Leah

Leah Faurbo is a California psychologist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She has 12 years of professional experience and supports people who are coping with life changes and wanting more motivation or confidence. Leah aims to make sessions feel open and nonjudgmental.

She creates a space where clients can talk through thoughts and feelings. Her approach is practical and focused on small, usable steps that fit daily life.

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Background and approach

In sessions she listens closely and offers tools to manage intense emotions like anger and anxiety. She also works with people dealing with chronic illness, separation and divorce, and questions about life purpose. Those facing mood or personality challenges can find straightforward strategies for getting through hard moments.

Leah’s background as a California psychologist informs a thoughtful, steady style. She encourages people to try techniques between sessions and to notice what works. The therapy process is collaborative, with goals set together and adjusted as life shifts.

People who reach out can expect clear communication about how therapy will be structured. Leah supports self-care, building self-love, and practical ways to cope with social anxiety and phobia. Her aim is to help clients find more balance and confidence over time.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional understanding. One common approach emphasizes learning actionable coping skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress, such as grounding exercises, breathing strategies, and behavior changes to lower daily tension. Another approach concentrates on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and shifting them toward more balanced, realistic thoughts to ease mood and build self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Leah will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts plans as progress is made or life changes occur.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and deeper work, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can fit quick check-ins or shorter weekly touchpoints. These formats offer flexibility for people balancing school, work, or medical appointments while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Leah commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as chronic illness, divorce, social anxiety, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on creating an open, nonjudgmental space and on small steps people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience as a practicing psychologist.
What credential and location information is listed?
She is a California psychologist, credential listed as CA Psychologist 31728, and practices from California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Leah offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for ongoing work.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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