Leah Pace, LCSW

Leah Pace is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience helping people navigate major life challenges. She works from Louisiana and focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier. Leah speaks plainly and meets people where they are in the moment.

She has worked in many behavioral health settings, including outpatient clinics, a behavioral health hospital, school-based services, group therapy, crisis teams, and long-term care for older adults. That range gives her experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and relationship and family concerns. She also supports people dealing with parenting stress, intimacy questions, identity issues, and life transitions.

Leah’s style is caring, direct, and centered on each person’s goals. She listens first, then helps people try small, concrete changes that fit their daily life. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on skills that can be practiced between meetings.

Her approach draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered listening, and trauma-focused techniques. She aims to help people build coping tools, improve communication, and manage symptoms so life feels more manageable.

To begin, people are invited to describe their main concern and set clear, realistic goals. Leah encourages steady progress and adapts plans as needs shift over time.

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps that match what matters most. It helps when life feels stuck and when someone wants practical ways to move toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing mood or stress. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes simple attention practices and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and increase awareness in everyday moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into busy schedules, shorten travel time, or choose a quieter block in the day. Others appreciate shorter check-ins when bandwidth or time is limited. The focus online is the same as in person - working on clear goals, practicing skills, and checking progress - while making sessions manageable within everyday life.