As a licensed therapist, I bring over two decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through complex life transitions and relationship challenges. My practice specializes in helping clients navigate intricate personal dynamics, including family conflicts, intimacy concerns, and life purpose exploration.
I offer a supportive, non-judgmental approach that centers on understanding each person's unique journey. My expertise spans diverse areas such as women's issues, parenting challenges, midlife transitions, and relationship complexities. I'm particularly skilled in supporting individuals through significant life changes like divorce, separation, and fertility challenges.
My therapeutic approach is holistic and client-centered, focusing on communication, self-discovery, and personal growth. Whether you're experiencing relationship difficulties, caregiver stress, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.
I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and life experiences, creating a safe space for healing, transformation, and meaningful personal development.
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, ADHD, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Fertility issues, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Women's issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lesa Leiden. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Lesa is very understanding and provides a safe space for you to share your worries and thoughts. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing help with anxiety.
Written on Oct 27, 2025 after therapy with Lesa for 11 months on issues concerning family conflicts
I work well with her. So far she has been great.
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Lesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Lesa is great! She always listens to my problems and comes up practical solutions that fit my needs.
Written on Sep 21, 2022 after therapy with Lesa for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I find Lesa to be warm and engaging. She listens and responds thoughtfully. She is helpful for me with specific ideas on how to go forward.
Written on Jun 10, 2022 after therapy with Lesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Lesa is amazing.
she is respectful. kind. empathetic and allows you to share in a safe space. while still holding accountability and assertion for you to take the tools you learn in your sessions and apply them immediately in your life.
i am so thankful for Lesa and all that i have been able to share and work through with her. even in a short amount of time i feel more empowered in my thoughts, choices and ways of communication.
thank you Lesa for helping me in this season of my life.
Written on Nov 29, 2021 after therapy with Lesa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and trauma and abuse
She's amazing
Written on Aug 26, 2021 after therapy with Lesa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
I have a very busy schedule and struggle with managing my emotions. Lesa has helped me understand my deeper emotions and where they come from. She has already made an impact on how I feel in everyday life situations. I have always kept my emotions bottled up. Lesa has helped me improve on my self and my mental care. I can’t wait to start feeling happier and more motivated.
Written on Aug 02, 2021 after therapy with Lesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Lesa is my third therapist. From my first appointment with her I felt a strong connection, she cared, she listened, & ultimately treated my like a normal person no matter the situation.
Written on Jun 17, 2021 after therapy with Lesa for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Awesome!
Written on May 01, 2020 after therapy with Lesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Lesa's insight and guidance are so helpful in progressing through issues. Her expertise has enriched my life.
Written on Oct 04, 2019 after therapy with Lesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Lesa is highly qualified and experienced in helping. She is someone I trust and would recommend.
Written on Sep 01, 2019 after therapy with Lesa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Lesa is wonderful, very relatable and easy to talk to. Sometimes people can be intimidating, especially when talking about private matters, she is not in the slightest. Would recommend!
Written on Jul 30, 2019 after therapy with Lesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Lesa has been great. I think there has been a lot of patience on the subjects I would like to address because I am jumping around. I am settling in to this type of counseling and Lesa is making it the most comfortable situation.
Written on Apr 24, 2019 after therapy with Lesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Lesa is such a sweet person. She just is so down to Earth and really seems to care about what I’m telling her as opposed to the last in person therapist I saw who gave me routine breathing exercises that it seems she gives to everyone. Lesa makes it very easy to talk to her about whatever is on your mind, totally judgement free, and actually helps you address and dissect issues. She is awesome!
Written on Apr 05, 2019 after therapy with Lesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Lesa is absolutely the best!
Written on Apr 02, 2019 after therapy with Lesa for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
She has been great talking to me and i feel like she's right in the room with me. It's good to talk to someone and knowing your getting much of heading nodding to understanding what i am going through
Written on Feb 09, 2019 after therapy with Lesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and adhd
Lesa has been great. I enjoy our video sessions and the processing strategies she’s been giving me. I also feel very comfortable talking to her. Thanks Lesa!
Written on Jan 07, 2019 after therapy with Lesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Lesa is very personable & knowledgeable. She cares & wants to help, always thinking of different ways.
Written on Dec 12, 2018 after therapy with Lesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Lesa is one of the best counselors I have ever worked with, she listens, gives great advice and empathizes really well. She makes me feel heard and offers solutions when I'm looking for them, not just venting. I am so thankful to be working with her.
Written on Aug 22, 2018 after therapy with Lesa for 2 months on issues concerning relationship
Lesa is wonderful and an amazing listener. She is kind and provides wisdom without judgement.
Written on Aug 20, 2018 after therapy with Lesa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, family, self esteem, and career
She is wonderful. She listened to my story and led me to ways to handle my anxiety and issues. I feel she really cares about me and if I picked, I would pinpoint her to help anyone I feel needs help. She makes me feel comfortable enough to talk about my past and helps me push past things I never thought was possible.
Written on Aug 16, 2018 after therapy with Lesa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger
I worked with Lesa for a week. She is very kind, understanding and professional. After listing to her recommendations I found myself back and now I feel way better. Love you dear Lesa! You are such a wonderful and lovely soul.
Written on Jul 09, 2018 after therapy with Lesa for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, eating, and self esteem
Lesa is very kind, helpful, understanding and helps me a lot to understand what I'm feeling, why, and feel like I made some improvement in my life, all thanks to what she has said to me.
Written on Jun 28, 2018 after therapy with Lesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, and self esteem
This was my first time seeking therapy and I would highly recommend Lesa. She is very relatable and very well trained in her field. I honestly didn't have much faith in this whole experience before signing up but she has completely changed my outlook. She has helped me better myself as a person but also as partner in my relationship. I can't thank better help enough for being an affordable option for counseling, but more importantly I'm most appreciative for Lesa offering guidance in my journey.
Written on Jun 20, 2018 after therapy with Lesa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, and anger
Lesa has been helping me to process a very long and hard break up. I appreciate her patience, validation, and understanding. She is helping me to think about things in a different way and I'm benefiting from her expertise and skill as a therapist.
Written on Jun 11, 2018 after therapy with Lesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, and intimacy-related
Lesa is wonderful in helping me get through the tough times I am experiencing right now. As a first timer on BetterHelp I felt that it helped me gained some new perspective especially with a great listener like Lesa.
Written on Jun 09, 2018 after therapy with Lesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, intimacy-related, and self esteem
She has been helping me tremendously!! She has put a lot of things in perspective and I am getting better at finding peace and learning how to cope with everything going on!
Written on May 30, 2018 after therapy with Lesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, and anger
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