Leah Pace, LCSW
LCSW specializing in relationships and trauma
- 15 years experience
- Trauma and EMDR trained
- Relationship and family focus
About Leah Pace
Leah Pace is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of life challenges. She earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas and holds the LCSW credential, which denotes advanced clinical training in social work.
Her professional background spans outpatient clinics, community-based programs, an inpatient behavioral health hospital, school-based services, group therapy, crisis intervention, long-term care for older adults, and case management. This varied experience informs a systems-oriented approach that considers the person and the environment that shapes their well-being. Leah has worked extensively with people facing PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and anger management concerns. She also has specialized experience with trauma and has received training in EMDR as well as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Leah’s therapeutic manner blends compassion with directness and centers the client’s goals. Her style emphasizes listening without judgment and tailoring strategies to fit each person’s needs, recognizing that different routes work for different people. She focuses on helping clients improve relationships, manage emotions, and build coping skills to navigate life transitions and chronic stressors.
Her professional background spans outpatient clinics, community-based programs, an inpatient behavioral health hospital, school-based services, group therapy, crisis intervention, long-term care for older adults, and case management. This varied experience informs a systems-oriented approach that considers the person and the environment that shapes their well-being. Leah has worked extensively with people facing PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and anger management concerns. She also has specialized experience with trauma and has received training in EMDR as well as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Leah’s therapeutic manner blends compassion with directness and centers the client’s goals. Her style emphasizes listening without judgment and tailoring strategies to fit each person’s needs, recognizing that different routes work for different people. She focuses on helping clients improve relationships, manage emotions, and build coping skills to navigate life transitions and chronic stressors.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Leah Pace have?
Leah Pace has 15 years of experience in social work and clinical practice.
Is Leah Pace a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details - LA LCSW 13911.
In which languages does Leah Pace provide therapy?
Leah Pace provides therapy in English.
Where is Leah Pace located?
Leah Pace is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with Leah Pace as my therapist?
You can work with Leah Pace through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Leah Pace work with international clients?
Leah Pace does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Leah Pace cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Leah Pace commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) alongside a client-centered orientation. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve daily functioning. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact, making it useful for people coping with PTSD and other trauma-related difficulties. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating a space where the client’s priorities guide the work and the therapist offers support and validation.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leah works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and comfort level, and she adjusts techniques over time so the therapy remains responsive to changing needs.
Online therapy modalities - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care from licensed professionals and to integrate therapeutic work into everyday life, while still allowing therapists to use evidence-based approaches adapted for remote delivery.