leighchall5@gmail.com
Online psychotherapy for California residents
Licensed Psychotherapist
LMFT 118369
Licensed Psychotherapist
LMFT 118369
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, specializing in working with creatives, as well as people struggling with anxiety, depression, career and relationship stress, and life transitions. I obtained my master's in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University and received extensive training in CBT from the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. I also completed the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program at Insight L.A.
Growing up, I moved with my family every few years and lived mostly overseas, attending international schools and studying several languages. Though I tend to focus on "here-and-now" interventions in my sessions, my background has contributed to the importance I place on cultural sensitivity, and on striving to understand how my clients' cultures and environments intertwine with their unique personalities to help shape their values and behaviors.
Prior to beginning my career in psychology, I graduated from Princeton University, where I studied art history and theater. I worked for over 20 years as an actor, and wrote and produced several award-winning short and feature-length films. I have also worked in the music industry and as an instructor at the California Institute for the Arts and UCLA Extension.
I treat adults who struggle with anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, stress, and depression, or who are dealing with stressful careers or life transitions, as well as couples. I often work with individuals in creative fields and the entertainment industry. I am trained in and make use of evidence-based practices, such as cognitive behavior therapy and mindfulness, but I believe the relationship between therapist and client is of utmost importance. Change cannot occur without acceptance, so I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment, while gently challenging clients to build new skills. I am LGBTQ+-allied.
Anxiety, sadness, and stress can immobilize us. We often think if we could just change the way we feel, we would finally be able to accomplish our goals and have fulfilling relationships. But emotions don't exist in a vacuum -- they act in concert with our thoughts, behaviors, and physical state. In what ways do you disconnect from the present moment to avoid pain? What ideas about yourself, others, and the world do you tend to cling to, and how might those ideas be limiting your ability to move toward your values and goals? How much is your environment allowing you to thrive? Therapy can help you recognize outdated scripts and self-defeating patterns to develop more effective, more joyful ways of being.
Seeking treatment takes courage and acceptance. I want to honor such qualities by guiding clients (and being guided by them) to examine thought and behavior patterns that may be contributing to distress and preventing them from reaching their goals. Everything is temporary, but lasting change is possible, and therapy can help. Call or e-mail me for a free phone consultation.
My fee is $220 for individual sessions and $250 for couples. In some cases, I offer sliding-scale rates; fees will be discussed and agreed upon prior to our first session.
I accept payment via cash, check, Venmo, or Zelle. I am not in network with any insurance companies but can provide you with a superbill to seek reimbursement from your insurance provider (reimbursement rates vary).
Whether you’re a writer, artist, actor, or content creator, working in a creative profession often means putting your heart on your sleeve. The ups and downs of chasing creative dreams can mess with your head and take a toll. Join therapists Leigh Hall, LMFT, and Carlos M. Flores, LMFT — who’ve both worked in and with the creative space — to learn how to better cope with these challenges.
Leigh Hall, LMFT
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