- Addictions support
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About Iisha
Iisha Toombs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years of professional experience practicing in California. She helps people who are struggling with addictions, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and feelings of guilt and shame. She speaks English and works with adults seeking clearer ways to cope and make changes.
She focuses on practical conversation and steady support. Sessions tend to be straightforward and attentive. She encourages people to name what feels stuck, and to notice small shifts in thinking and behavior.
Her background includes long-term work with substance use concerns and LGBTQ-related issues. She has also supported people facing trauma, depression, relationship separation, and struggles with body image or chronic illness. That experience informs how she listens and plans next steps with each person.
In session she aims to reduce judgment and increase clarity. She helps clients sort through painful feelings tied to family of origin, abandonment, or things they regret. She guides people to test new ways of coping and communicate differently when control or communication problems are getting in the way.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical way. Work may include pacing conversations about trauma, building skills to manage impulsivity or substance cravings, and addressing shame or isolation so daily life feels more manageable. The approach is collaborative and grounded in real-world steps.
To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site's booking flow and complete the short questionnaire before scheduling an initial session.
How evidence-based methods are used online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used in straightforward, practical ways. One common approach is trauma-focused work, which involves paced conversations about past harm and learning ways to reduce distress when memories or triggers arise. This can help people who carry shame or have experienced abuse to feel more in control of their reactions.Another approach focuses on skill-building for addictions and impulsivity. That work looks at triggers, urges, and specific coping steps a person can use in real time, and then practices those steps within sessions so they become easier to use outside of therapy.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to identify which techniques fit their situation, goals, and preferences. That planning is collaborative and may shift as needs change.
If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats before booking since they are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the time spent traveling to an office. Therapists and licensed professionals adapt exercises and pacing to suit video or phone meetings so the work stays practical and focused.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with addictions, LGBTQ issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and related areas such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She helps people name and talk through painful feelings, then looks for small changes in thinking and behavior that lessen their intensity.
What is her professional background?
She has 16 years of professional experience, including work with substance use concerns, trauma, and LGBTQ-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from California.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.