- Addictions support
- LGBTQ concerns
- Family of origin work
About Iisha
Iisha Toombs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and New Mexico with 16 years of professional experience. She works with adults on addictions, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Iisha also addresses related issues such as abandonment, body image, chronic illness and pain, communication difficulties, and isolation.
She focuses on how patterns from the family someone grew up in continue to affect how they relate and cope today. Sessions tend to be straightforward and conversational. Iisha encourages people to say what they notice about their feelings, thoughts, and reactions. She listens for repeated roles and expectations that show up in relationships.
Iisha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change stressed responses and unhelpful habits. She often breaks big problems into concrete steps people can try between sessions. Work can include practicing new ways to speak up, setting boundaries, and reducing substance use when it interferes with goals.
Clients can expect a direct but respectful approach focused on practical skills and clearer self-understanding. Iisha pays attention to how family of origin patterns shape attachment, control issues, and self-worth. She helps people identify small changes that change day-to-day functioning.
Her practice is in California and sessions are conducted in English. People who want to begin are asked to use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Approaches used in remote sessions and how they help
Iisha works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns and improving day-to-day functioning. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete strategies for managing strong emotions, reducing substance use, and improving communication. This helps people handle triggers and step back from automatic reactions. Another frequent focus is identifying family of origin patterns and attachment behaviors. Through discussion and practical exercises, clients can see how childhood roles and expectations still shape their choices and relationships. This work often includes practicing new ways to set boundaries and speak up. Finding the right approach is part of the clinical process. Iisha collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the focus based on what is helpful and what is not. Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow sessions during a lunch break or from another quiet location, and it can make continuity easier when schedules change.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, LGBTQ related concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include family of origin issues, abandonment, and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
Iisha uses a direct, conversational style that emphasizes practical skills. Sessions often focus on identifying patterns and trying small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with adults on substance use, trauma, mood, and related concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and New Mexico and practices from California. The credential listed is LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and matching process.
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