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Leslie Garza

Leslie Garza, LCSW

Therapist in California

Support for confidence and coping

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3 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Focus on self esteem
  • Goal oriented
  • Strengths based

About Leslie

Leslie Garza is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with three years of experience. She focuses on helping people build confidence, manage stress and anxiety, and handle the strain that comes with family and relationship concerns. Leslie emphasizes practical steps and supports people through changes that feel overwhelming.

Leslie believes each person knows their story best. She looks for strengths clients already have and uses those strengths to tackle problems. Sessions are collaborative and paced to match what someone feels ready to try.

In the room she talks through clear goals and small actions that add up over time. That might mean trying new ways to cope with anxiety, practicing communication in tense family moments, or setting simple steps to boost self esteem. She focuses on what can change now rather than on long lists of labels.

Her style is encouraging and straightforward. She helps people find motivation when it feels low and steady ways to respond to grief or past hurt. She aims to make sessions feel usable for everyday life.

People meet her for support through life transitions, for relief from worry, and for help regaining confidence after difficult experiences. If someone wants a plan that fits their daily routine, Leslie works with them to build one together.

How Leslie applies treatment approaches online

Leslie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide work together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and builds motivation in a nonjudgmental way.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Leslie will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans based on what is helpful and what is not.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also help people continue work through transitions or maintain momentum between in-person visits. Confirm the available session options when you sign up to find the arrangement that best matches your schedule and needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGrief

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

Leslie works with people facing stress, anxiety, self esteem struggles, relationship and family conflict, parenting challenges, trauma and grief, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a practical, collaborative approach that focuses on small changes and clear goals. Sessions emphasize strengths and steps people can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Leslie has three years of professional experience providing mental health support in clinical settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an LCSW, which is a licensed clinical social worker credential, and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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