Leah Pace, LCSW

Leah Pace is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Stephen F. Austin State University who brings 15 years of experience in behavioral health. She has supported individuals and families across outpatient clinics, community-based programs, inpatient behavioral health hospitals, school settings, group therapy, crisis intervention, long-term care for older adults, and through case management.

Leah focuses on helping people navigate PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, grief, and anger. Her practice emphasizes improving the broader systems and environments that affect clients, recognizing that change often involves both personal work and adjustments within family and support networks. She has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapy often used to address traumatic memories and their effects.

Her approach is caring, direct, and client-centered, guided by a belief that most people can increase their well-being through approaches matched to their needs. Leah works without judgment and supports clients in finding practical paths to greater stability, healthier relationships, and improved quality of life. She welcomes those ready to explore change and move toward their goals.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapeutic Support

Leah integrates several evidence-informed methods to support change and healing in online settings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and commit to meaningful action; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and to improve problem-solving in relationships and daily life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that works with upsetting memories and the emotions connected to them to reduce their intensity and impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leah works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single technique.

Online therapy with Leah offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect from different locations while working toward meaningful change with a licensed professional.