Therapist profile
Leah Finn, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 98860
- NPI1336457506
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Attachment based
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
About Leah
Leah Finn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, and challenges tied to trauma and loss. Leah also brings experience with LGBT issues, intimacy-related concerns, and coping with life changes.
Leah began in community organizing before moving into mental health work. She has supported people managing emotional abuse, chronic illness, and caregiving stress. Her practice includes attention to attachment and relationship patterns that affect day-to-day interactions.
Her approach centers on listening and practical collaboration. Leah combines attachment-based ideas with client-centered conversations and cognitive behavioral techniques. She uses these methods to help people notice patterns, test new ways of responding, and practice skills between sessions.
Leah also integrates strategies from dialectical behavior work and existential thinking when useful. That can mean focusing on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or finding meaning in difficult life changes. She talks through specific behaviors and thoughts rather than only discussing feelings abstractly.
Clients can expect straightforward work on communication, boundaries, anger management, and coping skills. Leah’s background in social justice and anti-oppression work informs how she attends to identity, power, and context in sessions. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape reactions today. Sessions look at connection styles and how they influence anger and trust in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own goals and pace, with the therapist listening, reflecting, and helping clarify what the client wants to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, with practical exercises to try between sessions for issues like anxiety, anger, and sleep problems. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Leah will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, history, and what feels workable in daily life. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since the profile does not list them. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let therapists and clients practice skills in real-life settings and review homework or worksheets in the moment. Ask about formats and session length when you schedule so the logistics match your routine.Areas of focus
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is interactive and client-centered, combining listening with practical skill-building from CBT and DBT approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and life situations.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing under California laws and based in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific session formats.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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