Leslie Sigala , LMFT

Leslie Sigala is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 12 years of experience working with individuals and families. She brings a warm, interactive style to therapy and draws on a broad background treating depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, child trauma, postpartum challenges, immigration-related stress, and domestic violence. Her work also addresses a wide range of life issues such as stress, addictions, self-esteem, grief, and mood disorders.

As a woman of color who conducts therapy in both English and Spanish, she emphasizes kindness, respect, and compassion in every therapeutic relationship. Leslie develops individualized treatment plans that reflect each person or family's specific needs, combining structured techniques and supportive listening to help clients build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and navigate transitions.

Leslie holds an LMFT credential, which means she is licensed to provide marriage and family therapy in California (CA LMFT 93663). Her practice includes experience with trauma-focused approaches and work with parents and children, and she aims to collaborate with clients to set clear goals and practical steps toward change. She is committed to offering thoughtful, culturally aware care tailored to each client.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Leslie Sigala integrates approaches that support practical skill building and compassionate listening. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space and helps people explore their values, build self-esteem, and make sense of life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop alternative behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on patterns in close relationships and helps partners and family members improve emotional connection and resolve recurring conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leslie works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, support continuity during transitions, and allow clients to use the format that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.