- CBT and solutions
- Goal oriented
- English sessions
About Lesley
Lesley Schwam is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people make practical changes and reach their goals. Lesley emphasizes small daily steps and clear goals to help clients move forward with life.
Lesley has 12 years of clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She also supports people dealing with panic, addictions, anger, and low self-esteem. Her work includes addressing relationship and intimacy-related concerns and helping people adjust to major life changes like career shifts or role transitions.
In sessions she focuses on concrete skills. Early work often covers self-care, coping techniques, and boundary setting. She also teaches positive communication skills to help people manage conflict and improve interactions.
Lesley helps clients set short- and long-term goals and breaks those goals into achievable steps. That approach is designed so people can see progress and build confidence. She frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at practical solutions.
Her additional focus areas include blended family issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness adjustments, and concerns like guilt, shame, and forgiveness. She offers services in English and practices in California.
How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Lesley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and change behaviors that keep problems going; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes clients can try right away to move toward their goals. These two approaches together emphasize skills, short-term goals, and clear next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lesley collaborates with each person to choose which techniques to try first based on their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. She adjusts plans as progress is made so sessions stay focused on what helps most.
Session logistics and formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as allowing shorter check-ins, scheduling around work breaks, or avoiding travel time. Licensed professionals can guide practical exercises, homework, and communication skills work that translate well to remote sessions, helping people practice new behaviors between meetings.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Lesley work on?
Lesley supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and addictions, plus relationship and intimacy-related concerns and many life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, focusing on practical skills, goal setting, and steps people can take between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Lesley has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of issues including PTSD, panic, grief, and career transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.