Leah Pace , LCSW

Leah Pace is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas. She recognizes that starting therapy is a significant step and approaches each referral with intention and support, guiding clients toward goals that matter to them.

Over the course of 16 years, she has practiced in a variety of behavioral health environments, including 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. Her work focuses on helping individuals and families strengthen the systems and environments that surround them, with much of her experience addressing symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief, and anger concerns. She also brings training in EMDR and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to support people coping with traumatic experiences.

Her therapeutic style is caring, direct, and client-centered. She maintains a non-judgmental stance and works with people to find the routes that best improve their quality of life and wellbeing. Leah believes asking for help is a reasonable response to life’s difficulties and is committed to supporting people as they navigate change and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Leah Pace uses approaches that aim to meet clients where they are and address specific concerns in practical ways. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and building a collaborative relationship so clients can explore their values and goals and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and introduces skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports the processing of distressing memories and related emotions to reduce their ongoing impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leah works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques as therapy progresses to support lasting change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and fit into different routines. These formats make it easier for people to access licensed professionals and therapists from varied locations and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for their work in therapy.