Iisha Toombs, LCSW

Iisha Toombs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing addictions, LGBTQ+ concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She draws on 16 years of practice to offer steady support during difficult moments. Her approach is direct and compassionate, aimed at making it easier to talk about what feels hard and painful.

She focuses on building a nonjudgmental space where clients can name feelings and try new ways of coping. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, with time spent on what’s happening now and how to take small steps forward. She pays attention to motivation, confidence, and patterns that keep people stuck.

Over her career she has worked with people dealing with substance use concerns and the stresses of gender and sexual identity. She also supports those managing chronic pain, illness, grief, isolation, and major life changes like divorce or aging. Her work includes helping people who feel overwhelmed by guilt, shame, impulsivity, or dissociation.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps set realistic goals. Her California and New Mexico licensure and many years of practice inform a calm clinical presence.

For those ready to begin, she describes the first step as courageous and aims to make the process manageable. Prospective clients are encouraged to complete the site’s intake steps and schedule a session to discuss individual needs and next steps.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Many of the evidence-based techniques she uses focus on real-world change and skill building. One common approach helps people identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior so they can feel less stuck and more able to act on goals. This approach is useful for depression, low self-esteem, and addictive behaviors.

Another approach emphasizes processing traumatic memories and current reactions in a careful, step-by-step way so clients gain more control over symptoms like flashbacks, dissociation, or intense emotion. This can help when trauma and abuse have made trusting the present difficult.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust plans based on what works. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay practical and focused on progress.

If you plan to meet online, confirm the session formats offered before booking since options are not listed here. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations without travel. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep therapy consistent with daily life while working toward meaningful change.