Leah Pace

Practical, trauma-informed social work

LCSW Louisiana

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Leah

Leah Pace is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of professional experience supporting people through relationship, family, trauma, and mood-related challenges.

Background and approach

She earned her MSW and has practiced across outpatient clinics, community programs, inpatient behavioral health, school settings, group therapy, crisis intervention, long-term care for older adults, and case management. Her background includes significant work addressing PTSD symptoms, depression, anxiety, grief, anger management, and a range of relationship and family concerns.

Leah blends structured interventions such as cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies, and she is trained in EMDR to assist clients processing trauma. Her approach is described as caring, direct, and client-centered, emphasizing improvement of the broader systems and environments that affect a person or family.

She creates a nonjudgmental space and partners with clients to identify practical routes toward greater well-being and functioning. Leah practices in Louisiana and communicates in English.

She offers multiple online session formats and works with people confronting a wide variety of life stressors and complex histories, aiming to tailor treatment to each person’s goals and preferences.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Leah uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship concerns. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindfulness skills, useful for stress, grief, and coping with life changes. Additionally, she is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an approach designed to help process traumatic memories and reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process - Leah works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses. She emphasizes working together to choose techniques that feel practical and meaningful for the individual.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and access. These options let clients engage in therapy from home or other convenient settings, support continuity of care when schedules are busy, and make it possible to use therapeutic tools and exercises between sessions in ways that align with each client's life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Leah work with?

She addresses a broad range of issues including relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related struggles, parenting and self-esteem, as well as bipolar and coping with life changes.

What is Leah's therapeutic style like?

Her style is caring, direct, and client-centered, combining practical strategies with empathy to help clients set and pursue achievable goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Leah has 15 years of experience working in diverse behavioral health settings including outpatient, inpatient, school-based services, crisis intervention, group therapy, long-term care, and case management.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with licence LA LCSW 13911.

Does Leah offer services in other languages or to international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available with Leah?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Leah?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

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 shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic 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

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English