Welcome, my name is Leanna Edwards and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California and Nevada. I have found that my therapy style is a good fit for individuals struggling with anxiety, grief, stress, chronic illness/cancer and life transitions. My approach is warm, grounded and person-centered. I use evidenced-based therapy models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength Based Therapy and Mindfulness/Grounding techniques to help individuals have a deeper understanding of themselves and reach their personal therapy goals. I believe therapy is a courageous and powerful step towards creating the life you want.
Our first session we will talk about the therapeutic process/what to expect. We will also talk about your concerns and discuss your goals for therapy. We will work together to define what is important to you and what you would like to accomplish in our time together. Over time we can reflect on goals and progress made.
I am a present, authentic and warm therapist. I strive to meet you where you are at emotionally and build trust between us. I prioritize providing coping skills for you to use to reduce distressing symptoms and improve your quality of life. I find it very rewarding being in a profession that values growth and well-being.
I specialize in anxiety, grief, stress, chronic illness/cancer and life transitions. Many of my clients are high achieving individuals who are suffering from fatigue, burnout and a racing mind.
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I identify as
Cash - $160 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
AvMed
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a tool I use to help client's identify and overcome thoughts and beliefs that are negatively impacting their mental health and wellbeing. Our thoughts truly influence our feelings and behaviors.
Strength-Based
I use this treatment method to grow confidence in clients and achieve their therapy goals by building upon strengths they already have.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I have found this method of therapy helpful in teaching clients ways to reduce stress and be more present in the current moment. I provide concrete tools to use outside of our sessions to reduce distressing symptoms.