- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Leslie
Leslie Garza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with three years of professional experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, changing life circumstances, grief, or confidence struggles. Parents and people dealing with family or relationship tensions often look to her for practical support and steady guidance.
Leslie centers her work on each person’s strengths and lived knowledge. She sees clients as the experts on their own stories and offers tools to make change feel doable.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative and focused on small, concrete steps clients can try between meetings. Her approach blends techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with motivational interviewing. That mix helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and also find motivation to act differently.
Leslie uses straightforward language and creates short-term goals that fit into busy lives. People who come to Leslie tend to want clear advice, simple strategies, and a supportive guide who encourages steady progress. She emphasizes practical coping skills for everyday stressors and parenting challenges.
The work aims to reduce overwhelm and build confidence in handling difficult moments. Leslie is based in California and conducts sessions using video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. She welcomes clients ready to take the first step toward a more manageable routine and a clearer sense of direction.
What Leslie works with
Everything Leslie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Leslie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
Approaches Leslie lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Leslie’s Approaches Work Online
Leslie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT involves breaking problems into manageable parts and practicing different responses to recurring thoughts and routines. It can help with anxiety, stress, confidence, and daily parenting challenges.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change when motivation feels low. That approach uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify goals and strengthen a person’s own reasons for change. It’s useful for resolving mixed feelings and building momentum toward new habits.
Choosing the right approach happens together. Leslie will talk with a client about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. From there she suggests strategies and adjusts the plan as progress is made, keeping the collaboration ongoing.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let people use visual cues for a fuller conversation, while phone sessions can work better on limited bandwidth or when hands-free time is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief check-ins, written reflections, and quick support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into school runs, work breaks, or evenings without extra travel.
Questions people ask about Leslie
What concerns does Leslie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting and family tensions, relationship issues, grief, trauma and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Leslie uses a practical, collaborative style that centers a person’s own strengths and focuses on achievable steps.
What professional background does she have?
Leslie holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has three years of professional experience in clinical work.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in California as an LCSW and practices with clients in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Leslie provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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