Lesley Schwam, LMFT

Lesley Schwam is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues connected to family of origin. Lesley also supports people dealing with addiction, ADHD, anger, and life transitions such as career change or role shifts.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. She also focuses on concrete, short-term steps that move a person toward clear goals.

Early work in therapy often focuses on learning practical coping tools. Lesley guides clients through self-care practices, pacing coping skills, and setting short and longer-term goals. She also works on boundary-setting and clearer communication to reduce recurring conflict and stress.

People who come for help may want to address grief, trauma, or panic symptoms, or to manage chronic illness, caregiver stress, or blended family challenges. Lesley frames these concerns as problems to be solved with specific strategies rather than abstract discussion.

Sessions move from identifying patterns to practicing small changes. She checks progress and adjusts plans as needed. Lesley encourages measurable steps so clients can see how new choices affect daily life.

Approach-driven online sessions with practical methods