Leah Finn, LMFT
Therapist in California
Leah Finn is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
- License 98860 · California Expires June 2026
- NPI 1336457506 · national registry
- Experience and languages 8+ years in practice English
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About Leah
Leah Finn is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She has eight years of clinical experience and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and issues tied to trauma and grief. Leah aims to create a calm, respectful environment so people can make practical changes that feel manageable.
Her approach is interactive and warm. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and grounded in everyday language. Leah combines methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered care to suit what each person needs. Leah has a background in community organizing and anti-oppression work.
That experience shapes how she pays attention to the role of race, class, gender, sexuality, and ability in someone’s life. She brings that context into therapy when it matters to the person in front of her. She also supports people exploring sexuality, kink, and alternative relationship styles with a sex-positive stance.
Leah focuses on helping people improve communication, set boundaries, and rebuild trust after hurtful experiences. She works with those facing caregiver stress, chronic illness, addiction concerns, and sleep or anger difficulties. Leah practices with a strengths-based frame.
She helps people notice what already works and build small steps toward clearer relationships and better daily functioning. Her style is compassionate and practical, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 98860 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1336457506 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Leah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Leah names
- Gottman Method
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Leah names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approaches online and how they help
Leah uses a blend of approaches including the Gottman Method, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered work. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication, reducing conflict cycles, and rebuilding connection through practical exercises and structured conversations. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and helps people notice patterns of closeness and distance that show up now. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening without judgment and meeting people where they are, giving space for each person to set goals and pace the work.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leah will talk with each person about goals, history, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress unfolds, keeping the client’s needs and preferences central to the work.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into daily life. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or the meeting needs to be shorter. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick check-ins, processing between sessions, or when writing feels more comfortable than talking. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and ways of communicating.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Leah help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns, plus issues like ADHD, body image, addiction, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. Sessions are conversational and focus on practical steps and clear goals.
What is Leah’s background and experience?
Leah has eight years of clinical experience and a history in community organizing and anti-oppression work, which informs her attention to social context in therapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing under California law and based in California.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Leah offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Leah?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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