- Stress and anxiety
- Guilt and shame
- Grief and loss
About Leesha
Leesha Brunson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with three years of clinical experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also addresses attachment concerns, feelings of guilt and shame, isolation, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
Leesha focuses on making it straightforward to talk about difficult feelings. She invites people to describe what they are going through and listens without judgment. Sessions are aimed at helping someone notice patterns, name painful emotions, and find manageable next steps.
In therapy she pays attention to how past relationships and life events shape today's emotions. She helps people untangle how shame or guilt can influence choices and relationships. Conversations often include practical ways to respond differently when old patterns show up.
Leesha encourages small experiments between sessions. These might be short exercises to test new behaviors or ways to practice self-reflection. The emphasis is on steps that fit into everyday life rather than intensive homework.
Her approach is direct and steady. She supports people who feel stuck after loss, trauma, or ongoing anxiety. If someone wants to start, Leesha guides them through the initial intake and the first steps toward clearer thinking and calmer days.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Leesha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people untangle painful feelings. One approach focuses on identifying patterns that keep anxiety and shame active, helping people notice triggers and try small changes. Another approach emphasizes attending to reactions after trauma and loss, offering ways to process memories and reduce overwhelming reactivity. These approaches are practical and aimed at everyday situations.Finding the right way to work is a collaborative process. Leesha will explore your goals, needs, and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as you learn what helps and what feels realistic.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into daily life because they can avoid travel, have shorter check-ins during a break, or choose an audio-only option when video feels like too much. Licensed professionals can still work closely with clients over distance, helping translate therapeutic techniques into practical steps that fit a regular schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, guilt and shame, isolation, and social anxiety.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She helps people name and understand those feelings and looks at how past relationships influence current self‑judgment. Sessions focus on small, practical steps to respond differently.
What is her professional background?
Leesha has three years of professional experience working with clients on trauma, loss, anxiety, and mood concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.