Meet Leah Hoffman

Welcome! I'm Leah.

I'm a licensed therapist, coach, and couples counselor, and I'm so glad you've found your way here.

I've always been fascinated by people. What shapes us, what helps us heal, and why two people can experience the same situation so differently are questions that first led me to the field of therapy and continue to shape the way I approach my work today.

Through years of training, diverse clinical experiences, and my own personal healing journey, I realized that therapy was the work I was meant to do. I feel incredibly grateful to spend my days helping people better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, and navigate life's challenges with greater self-awareness and compassion.


My Approach

Early in my career, I had the opportunity to work with individuals of all ages, couples, and families in a variety of settings. Those experiences shaped the therapist I am today and deepened my understanding of trauma, attachment, family systems, and the powerful role our relationships play in shaping how we experience ourselves and the world around us.

I believe one of the most important parts of therapy is the relationship you build with your therapist. When you feel comfortable showing up as your authentic self, therapy becomes a space where you can explore difficult experiences with curiosity, honesty, and compassion.

My work is grounded in attachment theory and integrates a variety of evidence-based approaches. I believe therapy should reflect the person sitting across from me, not the other way around.


Are We a Good Fit?

The people who tend to get the most out of our work together are those who are curious about themselves and open to exploring both practical tools and the deeper patterns that may be keeping them stuck. We'll work to better understand those patterns, strengthen your relationships, and create space for new ways of relating to yourself and the people around you.

If you'd like to learn more about my approach:

Couples Therapy: Learn more about Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Relational Life Therapy (RLT) on our Couples Therapy page.

Trauma Therapy: Learn more about Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) on our Trauma Therapy page.

Coaching: If you're interested in support for love addiction, love avoidance, or unhealthy relationship patterns, feel free to ask me about my coaching services.


A Little About Me Beyond the Therapy Room

While I'm deeply passionate about the work I do, I also believe the way we care for ourselves outside of work matters. The things that help me stay grounded are an important part of how I show up for my clients.

When I'm not working, you'll usually find me spending time with the people I love, exploring the outdoors, traveling, writing from a cozy coffee shop, continuing to learn something new, spending time at hot yoga, or stopping to say hello to every neighborhood animal I meet.

Owner & Founder

Licensed Clinical Social Worker & therapist

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contact Leah

Leah@growingtogetherllc.com
651.252.1003