Brenda LeShay, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Mission Viejo, CA
Online only
About me
I am passionate about providing a safe space that is nonjudgmental and respectful, where I can help guide individuals on a path of self-reflection, to a place of self-understanding, growth, and healing.
In my practice, I work with clients to gain a better understanding of their thoughts and feelings, why they exist, and where they come from. As part of this process, we also develop new coping strategies to be able to deal with life changes and obstacles in more adaptive ways. Ultimately, our goal is to cultivate a sense of self-empowerment and inspire growth that can lead to personal fulfillment.
I have experience working with individuals (adolescents and adults) experiencing many different challenges and diagnoses; ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief or loss, Bipolar Disorder, religious trauma, and difficult life-transitions. My work with couples sometimes includes; per-marital counseling, communication work, conflict resolution, infidelity, and the relationships phase of life transitions.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Professional associations
Education
University of Southern California
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Accepted payment methods
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
Specialties and clinical interests
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Binge Eating
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Hispanic or Latino
- Trauma Survivors
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Couples
Languages
- English
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