Leslie Garza , LCSW

Leslie Garza, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is licensed in California and brings three years of professional experience to her practice. She has supported clients through relationship challenges, family conflicts, parenting concerns, and difficulties with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Leslie also assists people who are navigating significant life changes and seeking clearer direction or coping strategies.

Leslie approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert of their own story and that their existing strengths can be harnessed to face current challenges. She emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based style that honors the courage required to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life. Leslie offers steady support and empowerment as clients take the first steps toward meaningful change and growth.

CBT and Motivational Interviewing in Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is a practical, goal-oriented approach often used for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and managing responses to life changes. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person's own motivation and commitment to change. This collaborative, nonjudgmental method can be especially helpful for building confidence and moving through ambivalence about change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leslie Garza, as a licensed professional, works collaboratively with clients to determine which method or combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Leslie can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, try different session formats, and access support from a therapist without geographic constraints.