Pura Vida Therapy Solutions
Leah Thompson, MA, MSW, RSW
About me
Experience
I have been a therapist for over 14 years, and I love my work. I am passionate about helping people achieve a deeper understanding of themselves and reach their full potential in life.
My work with clients is flexible, person-centered, and trauma-informed. With humor and compassion, I strive to create a positive and collaborative relationship with my clients in order to create a safe space for self-exploration that inspires positive change.
Most of my practice has been dedicated to working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, relationship challenges, and chronic health issues. My approach to therapy is intuitive and tailored to the unique needs and goals of each of my clients. I help my clients acquire new insight into how their problems have evolved in their lives and provide guidance that will help them find solutions. Using EMDR and hypnosis, I am able to bring symptom and stress relief to clients within a limited number of sessions.
Qualifications
Master of Arts, University of Calgary
Master of Clinical Social Work, University of Calgary
Board Member, Alberta Clinical Hypnosis Society
Member, American Society for Clinical Hypnosis
Member, North Carolina Society for Clinical Hypnosis
Vision
In Costa Rica, 'Pura Vida' is an expression that captures a way of life characterized by acceptance of life situations, for better or worse.
My goal is to help you find this resilience.