About Leanndra

I'm Leanndra. I'm a California native, moved to Missouri and then Arkansas, and moved back to the Bay Area in 2025. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's in social work. I began my career wanting to work with children because I believe getting support early on can create lasting change. However, I realized the part of therapy I enjoy most is helping people understand their patterns, relationships, and why they do what they do, which led me to older teens and adults.

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How I show up in the therapy room is how I am in my daily life. I am genuine, challenging and like to have some laughs. We can't be friends in real life, but that doesn't mean we have to sit there being in a therapist/client situation like in movies and tv.

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My most used phrases in the therapy space are "whose voice is that?" "what is the story you're telling yourself?" and "what if it does/is?" I also like to be "curious" and "wonder."

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As someone who has been in therapy myself, I know that it can be really hard to get to know someone new and have to tell your story (again or for the first time.) I make sure to build rapport so that you feel safe enough to process whatever needs to be processed without your nervous system telling you that you're being chased by a bear.

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In my free time, I enjoy watching true crime documentaries, seeing anything live (concerts, musicals, plays,) traveling, and spending time outdoors.