- Addictions support
- LGBTQ concerns
- Trauma and depression
About Iisha
Iisha Toombs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and New Mexico with 16 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with addictions, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, body image, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and isolation.
Iisha focuses on practical conversation and steady follow-through. Sessions are a place to talk through what feels stuck and to identify small steps forward. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people understand patterns, manage symptoms, and try different coping strategies.
People often bring questions about substance use, gender and identity, past hurts, or ongoing low mood. Iisha listens for how these concerns affect daily life and decision making. She helps clients map out goals and realistic next steps rather than relying on vague promises or quick fixes.
Her work emphasizes collaboration and clear tools. That can mean learning ways to handle urges, practicing communication skills, or developing routines that support mood and energy. She checks progress and adjusts plans as needed.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on what is most pressing. For someone who feels directionless after a job, relationship change, health issue, or other transition, she can help clarify priorities and test options. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site process to view online therapy options and schedule an initial appointment.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
She works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing new ways of responding. For example, cognitive approaches help people notice and reframe thoughts that feed low mood and shame, which can reduce depressive symptoms and improve decision making.Another common focus is skills-based work to manage cravings and risky behavior. This involves building concrete strategies for urges, routines that reduce risk, and rehearsing responses to common triggers. These skills can be useful for people coping with substance use or impulsivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their needs and goals, then adjusts as progress or obstacles appear. Clients and the therapist review what works and try alternatives when needed.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, or offer options that reduce the need to take a long break from work. Ask about the specific session formats provided when you select online therapy options so you can choose what fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, LGBTQ related issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Additional focus areas include body image, chronic illness, communication problems, and loneliness.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses practical conversation and evidence-based techniques to identify patterns and small steps forward. The focus is on clear goals and tools that can be tried between sessions.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 16 years of professional work experience supporting adults with substance use, trauma, mood concerns, and identity-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and New Mexico and practices from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.