- stress and anxiety
- grief and loss
- attachment issues
About Leesha
Leesha Brunson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with three years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Leesha also focuses on attachment issues, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Leesha keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She encourages people to talk about what feels overwhelming and to try small, manageable steps toward feeling better. Sessions focus on understanding patterns in relationships and daily life that contribute to distress. She listens for what is causing the most trouble and helps plan doable changes.
Her work emphasizes discussing experiences clearly and building coping tools for hard moments. Leesha often helps people notice how past hurts affect present reactions and relationships. Conversations include both current problems and the habits that keep them going.
People can expect clear, direct feedback and collaborative planning during sessions. Leesha aims to help clients practice new ways of responding to anxiety, grief, and difficult memories. She supports people as they test those changes between sessions and reflect on what works.
Leesha works in English and holds her California LMFT credential. To begin, she asks people to describe their main concern and current daily struggles so sessions can start with a focused goal. She encourages straightforward steps and realistic expectations as work moves forward.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Leesha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and understanding patterns in relationships and behavior. One approach centers on teaching coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, grounding exercises, and stepwise exposure to difficult situations to reduce avoidance. This helps with day-to-day panic or worry and with taking small steps toward social situations that feel hard.Another common focus is processing trauma and loss through structured conversations that help name what happened and reduce its power over current emotions. This work aims to lessen intense reactions and support clearer thinking about relationships and safety. Both approaches are presented in simple, step-by-step ways so people can try the tools between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Leesha collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in on what is or isn’t helping and adapts the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them explicitly. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - shorter check-ins, fewer travel demands, and flexibility to schedule around work or caregiving. Therapists can also adjust how much is done on camera to match technical limits or personal comfort.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, including social anxiety and phobia and related issues like isolation and guilt.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are straightforward and practical, focusing on clear conversation, noticing patterns, and building coping tools to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.