Lesley Schwam, LMFT

Lesley Schwam is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 12 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction. Lesley also focuses on relationship and family concerns and notes blended family issues among her areas of attention.

Lesley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy in straightforward, goal-oriented work. Early sessions look at immediate coping skills, basic self-care, and short-term goals. She helps people build clearer boundaries and more direct communication skills.

As therapy continues she supports clients planning longer term changes. That can include managing panic attacks, navigating a job change, or adjusting to new roles after separation or retirement. Sessions also address body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and issues tied to family of origin.

Her approach emphasizes concrete steps rather than long talks about the past. Clients learn tools for emotion regulation, problem solving, and relapse prevention for substance concerns. Lesley will collaborate on realistic actions people can try between sessions.

People choosing her often want a practical, paced way to reduce distress and make measurable progress. The work aims to lower symptoms, improve communication, and help clients meet the daily demands of relationships, work, and blended household arrangements.