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Leslie Westbrook

LMFT

Leslie Westbrook , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Leslie

Leslie Westbrook is a compassionate and empathetic Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on supporting people on their path to healing from trauma. She is dedicated to helping individuals regain a sense of well-being and happiness by offering warm, nonjudgmental support and practical therapeutic tools. Leslie creates a space where clients can safely explore and process difficult experiences, and she adapts interventions to reflect each person’s unique journey.

Her work emphasizes empowerment and emotional growth, guiding clients to build resilience, restore balance, and uncover renewed hope. Leslie takes a tailored approach, combining evidence-informed techniques and collaborative planning so that treatment aligns with an individual’s needs and goals. She aims to provide steady support and tangible skills to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, and related challenges.

Committed to helping clients move forward, Leslie accompanies each person step by step toward stronger self-understanding and improved well-being. As an LMFT, she brings clinical training in relational and trauma-focused care while centering respect, empathy, and practical strategies in the therapeutic process.

Integrating trauma-informed approaches in online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns of unhelpful thinking and behavior and offers practical strategies to shift those patterns; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) supports processing of traumatic memories through guided bilateral stimulation and structured phases of treatment, often used when working with trauma and post-traumatic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Leslie collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so treatment feels relevant and manageable for each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions take place, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make scheduling easier and allow licensed professionals to work with clients in ways that accommodate different lifestyles and needs, while maintaining a focus on effective therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Leslie Westbrook have?

Leslie Westbrook has 5 years of experience.

Is Leslie Westbrook a licensed therapist?

Yes. Leslie Westbrook holds the LMFT credential. License details: CA LMFT 127260.

In which languages does Leslie Westbrook provide therapy?

Leslie Westbrook provides therapy in English.

Where is Leslie Westbrook located?

Leslie Westbrook is located in California.

How can I work with Leslie Westbrook as my therapist?

You can work with Leslie Westbrook through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Leslie Westbrook work with international clients?

Yes, Leslie Westbrook works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Leslie Westbrook cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesForgivenessGuilt and shamePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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