LPC, LMHC

Lesa Leiden, LPC, LMHC

Experience21 years
LocationOregon
Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Family
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Lesa

Lesa Leiden is a licensed therapist with 21 years of clinical experience who helps people facing relationship and life-transition challenges, including ADHD-related concerns.

Background and approach

She works with clients grappling with relationship and intimacy issues, family and blended family conflicts, parenting stress, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and the many practical and emotional effects of chronic illness or caregiving. Additional focus areas include non-monogamous relationship dynamics, kink and alternative sexual cultures, fertility and infidelity issues, and military-connected concerns.

Her style emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered stance that honors each person’s story while offering practical tools when helpful. Lesa draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address patterns of thinking and behavior, integrates mindfulness practices to build awareness and emotional regulation, and uses relational methods grounded in the Gottman approach to improve communication.

She combines these methods with depth-oriented perspectives when exploring life purpose, identity, and long-standing patterns. Lesa holds LPC and LMHC licensure (OR LPC c3835, FL LMHC MH27262) and provides care from Oregon, tailoring sessions to individual needs and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lesa integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening deeply and creating a collaborative relationship that helps clients explore values, identity, and meaning. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers structured tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lesa works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques evolve as trust and insight grow, allowing the therapist and client to fine-tune strategies that support progress.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, manage caregiver or work responsibilities, and fit therapy into busy routines while still receiving support from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Lesa supports people with relationship and intimacy issues, family and blended family problems, parenting and caregiver stress, anxiety and depression, grief, trauma, and ADHD among other concerns.

What is the overall therapeutic style used in sessions?

Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining empathy and validation with practical interventions to help clients clarify goals and make changes that fit their lives.

How much experience does she bring to practice?

She has 21 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of relationship and life-transition issues.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Lesa is licensed as LPC and LMHC with licence details OR LPC c3835 and FL LMHC MH27262, and she practices from Oregon.

Are sessions available in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she offer for online work?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and availability.

How are costs and payment handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that may be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsFertility issuesInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Oregon, Florida

Languages

English

What Lesa can help with

Lesa Leiden works with clients on relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues.

Lesa works with individuals through complex life transitions and relationship challenges.

Lesa works with clients navigating intricate personal dynamics, including family conflicts, intimacy concerns, and life purpose exploration.

How Lesa approaches therapy

Lesa's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Lesa is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Oregon, with 21 years of clinical experience.