Leah Faurbo

Leah Faurbo is a California psychologist with 12 years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, or big life changes. Leah aims to make the first step toward change easier by offering steady, nonjudgmental support.

Her approach is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on identifying what triggers strong feelings and learning clear, doable strategies to manage them. Leah encourages straightforward skills that can be used between sessions to reduce upset and build confidence.

Leah also supports people dealing with abandonment issues, chronic pain or illness, divorce and separation, and questions about life purpose. She brings experience with mood and personality disorders, self-harm concerns, social anxiety and phobia, and issues many women face. Her work centers on helping clients find more calm and direction amid life’s challenges.

In the room she creates a welcoming space for honest talk. She listens for patterns in thoughts and behavior and helps clients try small changes to see what feels helpful. Progress is framed as steady work rather than quick fixes.

Leah practices in California as a CA Psychologist 31728. People who choose to work with her will complete a short intake so sessions can focus on specific goals and clear next steps.

How Leah’s approaches translate to online work

Many people find clear, skills-based therapy helpful for anger, anxiety, and stress. Leah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful patterns and teaching practical tools to manage strong emotions. One common approach involves learning coping skills and behavioral strategies to reduce reactivity and build steadier responses.

Another useful element is structured problem solving and goal setting. This helps people break large problems into small steps, try different options, and track what helps. It is practical for coping with life changes, mood difficulties, and rebuilding confidence after setbacks.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leah collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She reviews what’s working and adjusts strategies over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support consistency when managing chronic pain, illness, or other barriers to in-person visits.