- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Goal oriented work
About Lesley
Lesley Schwam is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and issues around intimacy and anger. Lesley also supports people coping with career changes, ADHD, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Lesley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She focuses on practical steps people can take day to day. Early work often centers on learning coping skills and self-care so stress and strong emotions become easier to handle.
She helps people set short- and long-term goals and breaks those goals into manageable steps. Sessions include learning boundary-setting and clearer communication. Lesley emphasizes behavioral changes that support progress toward the goals a client names.
Her experience includes working with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and grief and loss. She also has supported clients through life transitions like changing careers, entering retirement, or adjusting to a new role.
In a typical course of work she will teach coping techniques, practice communication skills, and track small wins to build momentum. Clients who want focused, goal-oriented sessions will find a straightforward, skills-based approach in her practice.
How her approaches translate to online work
Lesley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT typically involves identifying patterns, testing new responses, and practicing skills between sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying small, practical steps and building on what already works to reach a client’s goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Lesley will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to use. That decision is collaborative and can change as goals evolve.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking because the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or from a convenient location. It can also make shorter check-ins or focused skill-practice sessions easier to schedule. Licensed professionals offering online options often adjust session length and homework to fit everyday routines, helping people apply new coping skills between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Lesley works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, anger, career transitions, ADHD, and related areas such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to break down unhelpful thoughts and identify practical steps forward. Sessions tend to focus on skills, coping strategies, and goal-setting.
How much experience does she have?
Lesley has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and grief.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work for her sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.