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.
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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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 12 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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