- ACT methods
- Attachment focus
- Emotion work
About Leanne
Leanne Perales is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Oklahoma with five years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, depression, grief, intimacy concerns, and issues around self-esteem and identity, including LGBT matters and guilt and shame.
Leanne uses client-centered methods and trauma-aware care to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on clear goals chosen together and concrete steps that align with a person’s values. She emphasizes straightforward conversation and open communication about what is happening now and what someone hopes will change.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to notice thoughts and move toward values-based action. Attachment-based ideas help look at how important relationships shape reactions and feelings, especially around abandonment and family of origin issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used to look at patterns in close relationships and to strengthen emotional connection when that is helpful.
Work in sessions may include talking through painful memories, practicing ways to tolerate strong feelings, and trying new communication skills. Leanne also helps people manage practical stressors like caregiver strain, first responder-related stress, career pressure, and life transitions.
She invites people to set collaborative goals and to try approaches that fit their situation. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats directly so they match practical needs.
How her approaches inform online work
Leanne blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in ways that translate to remote sessions. ACT focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with persistent guilt or avoidance. Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape current reactions and helps people understand and reshape patterns in close connections.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit their needs. Adjustments happen over time so sessions better match what feels most useful.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help someone maintain consistency while they try different ways of working on guilt, shame, relationships, or stress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, grief, and intimacy-related concerns, among others such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses client-centered conversation and trauma-aware methods to help people talk through guilt and shame and identify values-guided steps forward.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of clinical experience and practices as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Oklahoma.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an Oklahoma LMFT credential and practices in Oklahoma.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.