therapy as a tool for liberation

HI, I’M LEAH KAPLAN, LCSW

I’m a white, jewish, queer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  I view therapy as a means towards collective liberation from our capitalist, white supremacist and hetero-sexist culture.  I'm passionate about helping support clients on their own path towards freedom as well as finding ways to connect to freedom for us all.  I utilize mindfulness based practices, and a collaborative, person centered approach to support you in moving through life’s challenges and centering your joy.  Through my own life experiences as a queer, working class human, going through my own mental health journey, as well as my 7 years of experience in mental health care, I’ve developed strong attunement, a deep capacity for connection and a gentle, holistic therapeutic style that can help clients find peace in the wake of trauma and alignment with their purpose.

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Individual therapy

UTILIZING MINDFULNESS AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY TO HELP PROCESS EMOTIONS, CENTER JOY AND FIND HOPE

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couple’s therapy

WORKING WITH QUEER, gender diverse, poly and kinky COUPLES TO FOSTER CONNECTION, AND INCREASE UNDERSTANDING

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walk and talk therapy

Meet me at a local Santa Cruz County park or beach for your next therapy session. 

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