Therapist in Beverly Hills, California

Leah Rubke, Therapist

Specialties:

Anxiety Body image Depression/feeling down Panic attacks Self-esteem +36

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 18-74

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Life brings us a range of experiences that can evoke feelings of joy, excitement, and happiness, where we feel as though we are on top of the world, to those that bring more discomfort including sadness, despair, anger, or uncertainty. As we traverse through our lives, it is without question, we will feel the full range of these emotions. When life does become more uncomfortable or unmanageable, therapy can assist us in finding ways to move through these moments by building resilience and coming out on the other side with grace and a better sense of ourselves.

As a practicing therapist for the past 20+ years, I have come to discover that the nature of change or evolving requires a warm and nurturing environment where clients can feel safe and understood in being able to work through their current challenges. I have found great benefit in taking a stance of unconditional positive regard for clientele that allows for vulnerability without judgement and self-empowerment without second guessing. Theoretically, I lean towards solution focused strategies as well as cognitive (thought) restructuring. I have had the privilege over the years to work with a wide range of populations including adolescents with primary mental health challenges to adults with chemical addiction struggles and other co-occurring conditions (i.e. anxiety, panic, depression, and eating disorders) in a number of settings. In addition, I have a Certified Mental Health and Nutrition Clinical Specialist designation which allows us to explore how proper nutrition can safeguard our mental health and cognitive functioning.

I hope to be part of your journey towards hope and life fulfillment.