I am licensed in California with over 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. I work with my clients to make a safe and open environment in which to share thoughts and feelings. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LMFT 37279
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Leslie Lem. 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.
Very patient person. Good listener. Would definitely recommend!
Written on Apr 05, 2024 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Such a great listener and points out the positives in everything. Loved her!
Written on Nov 25, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I felt an immediate affinity with Leslie Lem. She gave me some immediate advice, articles to read and ways to implement better communication and boundaries with my husband. I would definitely recommend her!
Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Calm, experienced and thoughtful. I have enjoyed working with Leslie very much. She's already helped me in our first few weeks together.
Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Leslie was had a nice calm demeanor. She answered my questions and gave helpful insight. She also gave me multiple resources to check out.
Written on Jul 08, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Leslie listens. She is warm and caring. Very helpful.
Written on Jul 03, 2023 after therapy with Leslie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd