Lesley Schwam , LMFT

Lesley Schwam is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, California. She has practiced as a therapist since 2015 and brings 12 years of clinical experience to her work. Lesley focuses on helping people identify practical steps to move forward, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to support change.

She works with individuals facing trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety and panic attacks, grief and loss, and major life transitions such as career changes, retirement, or adjusting to new roles. Her approach emphasizes learning self-care and coping strategies, developing boundary setting and positive communication skills, and setting both short- and long-term goals.

Lesley believes people can change behaviors day to day, and she centers therapy on finding solutions that align with each person s life goals. Through structured skills practice and collaborative goal setting, she guides clients to discover concrete steps they can take to build resilience and reach the outcomes they want.

Online Care Using CBT and Solution-Focused Methods

Lesley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical strategies and skill-building to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, and depression and to improve daily functioning.

She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes clients strengths and immediate steps they can take toward clear goals. This approach is useful for people seeking focused work on problem-solving, life transitions, and goal attainment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lesley works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the work to what the client finds most helpful and adjusts strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to access consistent support during busy or transitional periods and allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing guidance and skill practice from a distance.