Leah Adrian, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Leah Adrian

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Accepting clients
Updated 10 days ago
13 years in practice

I am a local experienced Santa Cruz therapist, passionate about providing individuals a safe place to meet and find what they need & want for themselves.

Hello there! I’m Leah, and I’m a local therapist and have been in practice for 13 years. Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to be in a profession where I was helping people, and it has been pretty amazing to be in this role as a therapist; getting to know people on a personal level, and support them with what they truly want and need. In my work, I aim to forge a strong alliance first and foremost - I’m going to listen to you and make sure I am 100% clear about what you want from the therapy space. From there (usually after the first 1-3 meetings), I then create a plan encompassing the issues you’re bringing to the table and how we will come together to address them. I like to utilize a lot of different therapy approaches with people: tailoring what things I know, in collaboration with the expertise you have about you. And that’s the thing, I don’t see my role as someone who tells people what to do, or has all the answers; it’s not that simple, because if it was you’d have found answers already. And even if you’re walking into therapy not knowing what the hell you want or what’s going on; we still got this. When meeting with me, we’re a team, and we’re coming together for you.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
WhiteCisgender WomanBisexualAtheismLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (PST)

Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am 11:00 am,
11:00 am 12:00 pm,
12:00 pm 1:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am 11:00 am,
11:00 am 12:00 pm,
12:00 pm 1:00 pm,
4:00 pm 5:00 pm,
6:00 pm 7:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am 11:00 am,
6:00 pm 7:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am 11:00 am,
11:00 am 12:00 pm,
5:00 pm 6:00 pm,
6:00 pm 7:00 pm,
9:00 am 10:00 am,
1:00 pm 2:00 pm,
3:00 pm 4:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Severe depression
  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Altered mental status or delirium
  • Suicide attempt
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Panic
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Personal Growth
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Assault
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • Neurodivergent people

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Social Skills Training
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

$150 — $200per session

  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Single case agreement
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • LMFT

    BBS

    89716, California

Education

  • UCSC

    BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2009

    Majored in psychology as a banana slug myself

  • University of San Francisco

    MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2012

    Counseling psychology was my focus - I learned the primary benefit of connecting with individuals

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