Licensed to practice in California and accepts 59 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Trauma and PTSD and 3 more.
Leigh Brooks
(she/her)
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About me
I am a Certified Clinical Forensic Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I graduated with a Masters degree in Professional Counseling at Grand Canyon University. I have 5 years of working for Los Angeles County DMH where I provide many therapeutic skills and specialties to treat individuals. I currently have been approved by the National Association of Forensic Counselors as a Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor. I am passionate and dedicated in guiding individuals to reach their life goals and their best potential in life.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I explore strengths and offer therapeutic tools and skills in therapy to help reduce anxiety, depression, or fears that get in the way of reaching your best potential. My therapy approach is being relatable and empathetic while creating a collaborative therapeutic approach using CBT, DBT, Seeking Safety, Family Systems, Managing and Practicing (MAP) and other treatment modalities.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having worked for Los Angeles County DMH for the past 5 years, I have experience with providing many treatment modalities to individuals who suffer from all mental health issues. I have over 750 CEU certified hours in specialty therapy treatments which allow me to provide the best treatment modalities for specific disorders.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with diverse populations and I have a diverse background. I explore strengths and offer therapeutic tools and skills in therapy to help reduce anxiety, depression, or fears that get in the way of reaching your best potential.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Child or Adolescent
Couples Counseling
Depression
Identifies as
Black / African American
Hispanic / Latinx
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Cash - $125 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I am certified in CBT treatment modality from the CBT Institute in Philadelphia. I will use this modality to treat individuals with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Child Parent Psychotherapy
I am certified in Parent Child Interactive Therapy. I will use this treatment modality to treat children who suffer from trauma and have disruptive behaviors.
Couples Counseling
I am licensed to provide therapy to couples to help enhance the relationship and increase positive communication skills.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
I am licensed to use Exposure Therapy to treat individuals with OCD, Social Anxiety, and some Phobias.
Motivational Interviewing
I am license to use Motivational Interviewing to treat individuals with depression and low self esteem.
12 ratings with written reviews
August 5, 2026
Leigh is one of the best therapists I've worked with. She listens, empowers and helps guide me to find my own solutions. She truly is one of a kind
Verified client, age 25-34
August 4, 2026
Truly a remarkable human to do a session with and always so inspiring and informative and gives me great perspective on life.
Verified client, age 35-44
June 18, 2026
Leigh is an incredible therapist. I genuinely look forward to our sessions. She listens with care, makes me feel seen and validated, and brings a rare authenticity that makes it easy to be honest. Her warmth, insight, and grounded presence create a space that feels safe, supportive, and empowering. I’m very grateful for her work.