Leah Faurbo is a California psychologist with 12 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, and depression. She supports those facing major life changes and helps clients find more motivation and confidence. Leah focuses on clear, compassionate conversation so people feel heard and understood from the start.
She aims to make therapy a practical space for problem solving and emotional processing. Sessions are used to talk through upsetting thoughts, notice what keeps patterns going, and try small changes that can make daily life easier. Leah encourages developing new coping skills and self-care routines that fit real schedules.
Leah creates an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere for sharing difficult feelings. She listens for strengths clients already have and builds on those when planning next steps. The work is collaborative so goals stay relevant and realistic.
Over a dozen years of practice in California have given Leah experience with mood and personality concerns, chronic pain and illness, relationship separation, and issues around abandonment. She also addresses social anxiety, self-harm thoughts, and women’s issues when relevant to a client’s goals.
Conversations focus on what matters now - reducing distress, increasing self-compassion, and learning tools to cope. Leah invites people to take the first step and will support you as you decide what to try next.
Therapeutic approaches and what to expect online
Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low self esteem. This method helps people spot the thoughts that increase distress and try small experiments to change outcomes.
Another strand of her work centers on emotion-focused coping and building skills for managing strong feelings like anger or overwhelm. That approach teaches ways to notice emotions early, calm the body, and respond more effectively when stress hits. It can be useful for mood challenges, coping with illness, and relationship stress related to separation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Leah will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. She collaborates with clients to choose methods that feel like a good fit and adjusts those plans as progress is made.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, remove travel time, and allow check-ins from more convenient locations. It also supports shorter or more frequent contacts when that helps keep progress moving.
AbandonmentChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDivorce and separationLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Leah help with?
Leah works with stress, anxiety, anger, self esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues like abandonment, chronic illness, divorce and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space and focuses on clear conversation. Sessions aim to identify manageable steps and build practical coping skills.
What is her background and experience?
She has 12 years of professional work experience and practices in California. That experience includes mood and personality concerns and support around major life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California Psychologist, credential CA Psychologist 31728, and she practices in California.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or remote sessions are provided.
How does payment and cost work?
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?
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