Leonie Walker, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Leonie!

I provide compassionate and effective support to teens and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, low self-esteem, or who are just feeling stuck in life.

My focus

I work with adolescents and young adults experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma. I tailor sessions to meet the needs of each age group, ensuring that therapy is age-appropriate and effective.

My approach

I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focusing on identifying how thoughts lead to feelings and behaviors. My goal is to help you understand this relationship and change patterns of thinking to cope with stressors in a more positive manner. I also use Problem-Solving and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you define your strengths and resources.

My communication style

Creating a relaxed, safe, and supportive environment is fundamental to my practice. Through rapport-building and active listening, I ensure you feel heard, respected, and valued. This atmosphere helps you develop coping strategies, build resilience, and navigate challenges.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist began with a deep-rooted passion for helping others. I believe that most of us don't have a safe space with a trusted person to really process our thoughts and feelings. I believe we are all experts in our own lives and that we all have the answers inside us.

My goals for you

We will collaborate on what's most important for you to focus on so that we can make the most of our time together. I suggest focusing on only one or two goals at a time. Once you've met your goals, we can choose others when appropriate.

Our first session

During our first session, we will spend time building rapport and getting to know one another, along with understanding your values and goals.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Behavioral Activation

Dialectical (DBT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

+ 6 more

Focus populations

Cancer

Immune-Disorders

Military/Veterans

Racial Justice

Single Mother

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

+ 54 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Rutgers University College, Camden.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Leonie Walker