- 20 years experience
- LMFT in California
- Hospice and end-of-life
About Leslie
She creates a warm, trusting space for people to talk about stress, anxiety, and trauma. She also supports those facing grief and loss, including people who have lost loved ones to suicide. Sessions address intimacy challenges, relationship strain, and recovering from infidelity or jealousy.
Her work uses practical methods drawn from Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among other approaches. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful patterns, practice new ways of relating, and build coping skills that can be used between appointments.
Leslie also offers help with parenting-related stress, career concerns, substance issues, and compassion fatigue. She pays attention to cultural context and veteran and armed forces issues when they are part of a person's story.
Clients can expect a collaborative process that matches goals to techniques. The therapist aims to reduce overwhelming feelings and increase connection and confidence over time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships affect feeling safe and connected. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and learn ways to feel more secure with others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and emotions interact and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they will adjust techniques over time if something is not working well.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online sessions can also make follow-up check-ins or shorter skill-practice meetings simpler to schedule. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions while helping clients apply skills in everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leslie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, intimacy issues, parenting stress, addictions, self esteem, career worries, and compassion fatigue. Hospice and end-of-life counseling is also listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a warm, trusting approach and draws on methods such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, and the Gottman Method. Sessions focus on practical steps and building skills to manage difficult feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a practicing clinician and brings that background to a range of relationship and grief-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and is based in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.