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Leah Pace

Leah Pace, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Trauma

Louisiana

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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Louisiana / 13911
NPI
1275907560
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Louisiana
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Cognitive behavioral techniques

About Leah

Leah Pace is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 15 years of experience. She works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, grief, and stress. Leah also supports those facing issues related to parenting, intimacy, self-esteem, and bipolar mood concerns.

Leah trained with a Master of Social Work and has practiced across clinic, hospital, school, and long-term care settings. She has provided outpatient therapy, inpatient behavioral health care, crisis intervention, group therapy, and case management. Much of her work has involved supporting people coping with PTSD symptoms, trauma reactions, and mood disorders.

Her approach is client-centered and straightforward. Leah uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to address unhelpful thinking and values-based action. She also incorporates mindfulness practices to help with stress and anxiety.

Leah has experience using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which she applies with people managing trauma symptoms. Sessions focus on measurable steps, clear goals, and skills that can be practiced between meetings.

People who prefer direct guidance and concrete strategies often find this style helpful. Leah aims to help clients identify what is getting in the way of daily functioning, and then create manageable plans to address those barriers. She encourages collaboration about goals and methods throughout therapy.

How her approaches work in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and decisions about relationships or life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and anger by teaching practical skills to change reactions and test unhelpful beliefs.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distress linked to traumatic memories by using structured processing techniques. It is offered to people coping with trauma symptoms and intrusive memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Adjustments can be made as therapy progresses so the plan fits the person’s needs.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or make it possible to continue care when relocating within the same state. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and session length when scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Louisiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address most often?

She commonly works with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family stress, grief, anger, and parenting challenges.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and direct, using practical skills, clear goals, and collaborative planning during sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience in behavioral health settings including outpatient, inpatient, school, and long-term care.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana and practices in that state.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

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

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin work with her?

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