Iisha Toombs , LCSW

Iisha Toombs is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and New Mexico with 16 years of professional experience supporting adults through complex life challenges. She has worked extensively with people facing substance use disorder, LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, helping clients build motivation and confidence as they pursue meaningful change.

In clinical work she emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and emotions can be expressed honestly. Her approach centers on listening carefully, validating experience, and collaborating with each person to identify realistic goals and practical steps forward. Iisha frames the first steps toward a more fulfilling life as courageous, and she offers steady support through that process.

Throughout her practice she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms, foster resilience, and improve day-to-day functioning. Whether addressing addiction recovery, healing from trauma, or strengthening self-worth, she works with clients to create tailored plans that reflect individual strengths and values.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Iisha Toombs uses evidence-based techniques tailored to the presenting concern. For trauma and abuse she employs trauma-informed strategies that focus on stabilizing symptoms, processing traumatic memories at a comfortable pace, and building coping skills to reduce distress. For clients facing substance use challenges she uses structured, evidence-based approaches that emphasize relapse prevention, developing practical routines, and strengthening motivation for change. She also offers LGBTQ-affirming, supportive care that validates identity, addresses minority stress, and helps clients build self-worth and community connections.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Iisha collaborates with each person to identify goals, review options, and adjust methods as progress unfolds, making decisions together based on needs, preferences, and what is working in therapy.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and continued access to care from different locations. These formats can make attending sessions easier, help maintain momentum between meetings, and support ongoing connection with a licensed professional when in-person visits are not feasible.