Business Details
26 Years
experience
Expert Couples & Family Therapy Services
Soaring High Counseling is a dedicated therapy practice specializing in helping couples, families, and individuals overcome communication challenges, trust issues, and emotional distress. With over 28 years of clinical experience, our founder Dr. Cathryn Leff employs evidence-based methodologies like the Gottman Method to address relationship dynamics, infidelity recovery, and adolescent self-harm behaviors. Our practice combines academic rigor from advanced degrees in psychology with practical expertise gained through diverse clinical settings, including emergency departments and nonprofit organizations.We prioritize personalized care through in-person, outdoor, and telehealth sessions across California, emphasizing transparent communication and trauma-informed approaches. Our commitment to professional excellence is demonstrated through leadership roles in state and national therapy associations, while maintaining a client-centered focus on sustainable emotional healing and relationship improvement.
Services
Marriage Counseling
Family Therapy
Premarital Counseling
Teen Self-Harm Therapy
Online Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 28+ years of specialized experience in relationship therapy
- Gottman Method certified for evidence-based couples counseling
- Trauma-informed approach for adolescent self-harm interventions
- Flexible session formats: in-person, outdoor, and telehealth
- Leadership roles in state and national therapy associations
Associations and certifications
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
What people say
Empathetic and understanding
Knowledgeable and experienced
Helped process issues
Effective communication techniques
Supportive therapeutic environment
Services
Marriage Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples struggling with communication breakdowns and trust issues. Our structured program includes joint sessions, individual meetings, and Gottman Method assessments to identify relationship patterns. We focus on rebuilding emotional connections through evidence-based communication techniques and personalized treatment plans tailored to each couple's unique challenges.
Family Counseling
Comprehensive therapy addressing intergenerational conflicts and multi-generational household challenges. We help families develop healthier communication patterns using systemic approaches that consider each member's perspective. Our sessions focus on resolving misunderstandings, improving emotional connections, and creating sustainable conflict resolution strategies for both traditional and blended family structures.
Premarital Counseling
Structured program preparing engaged couples for marriage through communication skill development and expectation alignment. We cover financial planning, conflict resolution, and family dynamics using interactive exercises and evidence-based assessments. Sessions help couples establish strong foundations for long-term relationship success through collaborative goal setting and realistic expectation planning.
Teen Self-Harm Therapy
Specialized intervention for middle school and high school students engaging in self-harming behaviors. Our trauma-informed approach combines individual therapy with family sessions to address underlying emotional distress. We utilize structured workbooks and coping skill development to replace harmful behaviors with healthy emotional expression techniques while supporting family understanding and communication.
Online Counseling
Secure virtual therapy sessions accessible from any device with internet connectivity. Our HIPAA-compliant platform supports real-time video sessions with technical assistance available. Online counseling maintains the same therapeutic rigor as in-person sessions while offering flexibility for California residents to access care from their preferred location.
People
Dr. Cathryn Leff
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Dr. Cathryn Leff has 28+ years of clinical experience, holding a PhD in Psychology and specialized training in the Gottman Method. Former Director of Family Services for a Native American Tribe, she combines academic expertise with practical therapeutic approaches to help clients achieve lasting emotional healing.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We specialize in couples counseling, family therapy, premarital counseling, adolescent self-harm interventions, and online therapy sessions.
How does couples counseling work?
Our structured approach includes joint sessions, individual meetings, Gottman assessments, and personalized treatment plans focusing on communication improvement and trust rebuilding.
Are online therapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth sessions for California residents using encrypted video conferencing with technical support for all devices.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please contact us directly for cancellation details as specified in our client agreement forms.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as private pay providers but can provide documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
How long are therapy sessions?
Initial couples sessions last 90 minutes, with follow-up sessions typically 45-60 minutes based on client needs.
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