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Iisha Toombs

Iisha Toombs, LCSW

Therapist in California

Compassionate, practical therapy for self worth and recovery

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16 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Addictions and recovery
  • Self esteem support
  • LGBTQ+ concerns

About Iisha

Iisha Toombs is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience helping people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and struggles with self esteem. She supports clients navigating LGBTQ+ related concerns and substance use challenges. Her approach centers on building a trusting space where people can speak honestly about painful thoughts and feelings.

She emphasizes a direct and compassionate style. Sessions are a place to identify practical steps, name patterns that get in the way, and try new ways of coping. Iisha encourages small, achievable goals so progress feels manageable instead of overwhelming.

Her background includes long-term clinical work in California and New Mexico as a LCSW. That experience has included treating people with dissociation, impulsivity, chronic pain or illness, and strained communication with family of origin. She also supports people dealing with body image, gender dysphoria, grief, and isolation.

Iisha helps people untangle issues like abandonment fears, control struggles, and guilt or shame. She works collaboratively to build insight and practical skills for daily life. The tone in sessions is warm, straightforward, and focused on what the person wants to change.

Taking a first step can feel risky. Iisha frames that step as a learning process and offers steady support as people try new ways of coping and build confidence over time.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Many of the evidence-based techniques Iisha uses focus on skills you can practice between sessions and apply in daily life. One clear approach is skill-based work that targets coping with cravings, mood shifts, and self criticism by teaching specific steps and exercises to try at home. This helps with addictions, depression, and low self esteem.

Another common element is trauma-informed care that helps people safely name and process painful memories. This involves pacing the work, building safety and stability first, and learning grounding tools to reduce flashbacks or dissociation when they arise.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, history, and comfort level. Goals and strategies are reviewed as therapy proceeds so the plan can change if something isn’t helpful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems actually occur, which can make homework feel more relevant.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

California, New Mexico

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She supports people with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and self esteem difficulties. Additional areas include body image, chronic illness, communication problems, and gender dysphoria.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is direct and compassionate. Sessions focus on naming patterns, setting small goals, and practicing concrete coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of professional experience working in clinical settings across California and New Mexico.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in California and New Mexico. Her listed location is California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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