- Stress and anxiety
- Life changes
- Self esteem work
About Leah
Leah Faurbo is a California licensed psychologist (CA Psychologist 31728) with 12 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and the challenge of major life changes. Leah also addresses concerns such as motivation, coping after separation, chronic illness or pain, and questions about life purpose.
Leah keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now. She listens to the problem a person brings and helps identify small, practical steps to reduce distress. Conversations cover current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and how those influence everyday choices.
Her work includes attention to mood and personality-related difficulties, social anxiety and phobia, and self-harm risk when relevant. She also supports people wrestling with shame, self-love, and women’s issues. The emphasis is on concrete coping skills and clearer decision-making rather than abstract theory.
Leah frames change as a process of trying things, noticing what helps, and adjusting plans. Sessions are collaborative: she offers observations, helps set reasonable goals, and checks progress as people try new ways of handling stress and relationships. She aims to make sessions a place for honest conversation without judgment.
To begin, Leah asks about what feels most pressing and what a person hopes to do differently. From there she and the client prioritize practical steps, skill-building, and clearer perspectives that support daily functioning and longer-term goals.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what helps in daily life. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches practical tools for managing anxiety and mood swings, such as breathing, scheduling, and behavioral experiments. These techniques help people reduce intense reactions and try new coping strategies.Another frequent emphasis is short-term problem solving and behavioral activation. That involves breaking down overwhelming tasks into small steps, scheduling manageable activities, and tracking what improves mood or energy. This method is often useful for depression, low motivation, and the overwhelm that follows major life changes.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the first sessions. Leah works collaboratively to identify which techniques fit a person’s goals and day-to-day constraints, then adjusts the plan based on what helps. She checks in on progress and changes strategies when needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when appropriate, and let people attend from quieter surroundings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote work so therapy continues to be practical and focused on daily improvements.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include chronic pain or illness, divorce and separation, life purpose, and women’s issues.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her approach focuses on practical steps and clearer decision-making. She listens to what’s most pressing and helps set small, testable goals to try in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience as a psychologist in California.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California Psychologist, listed as CA Psychologist 31728, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.