- Client-centered care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Sleep-focused strategies
About Leesa
Leesa Starrett, LPC, helps people who feel stressed, anxious, angry, or disconnected find clearer ways forward. She welcomes straightforward conversations and practical steps that can make daily life easier. Parents worried about sleep, someone facing a big life change, or a person managing persistent worry can all find down-to-earth support here.
Leesa uses a client-centered approach that starts with what each person needs most. She listens without judgment and works with clients to set realistic goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are mixed with mindfulness exercises so people can spot unhelpful thoughts and practice calmer responses.
In sessions Leesa focuses on small, doable changes. She helps people try new ways of coping, track what works, and adjust the plan over time. She also draws on principles from the Gottman method for relationship concerns and motivational interviewing when someone is ready to make difficult changes.
Leesa has ten years of experience as a licensed professional counselor in Texas. Her background includes meditation, mindfulness, and CBT tools used in simple, practical ways. She emphasizes collaboration so each plan fits a person’s life and goals.
People meet Leesa to address sleep problems, grief, parenting strain, career stress, addiction concerns, ADHD-related struggles, and caregiver stress. Sessions aim to help people regain more balance, rest, and connection amid everyday demands.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person's lead to set goals and next steps. It helps when someone needs a calm space to talk things through and decide what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. It is often useful for anxiety, sleep difficulties, and stress because it includes concrete exercises the client can practice between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve rest. These practices can be short and repeated throughout the day to support better sleep and calmer responses.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day schedule rather than imposing one fixed method.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports trying recorded or written exercises between meetings to build skills over time.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Leesa focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleep difficulties, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, ADHD concerns, caregiver stress, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Leesa practices client-centered therapy that combines cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of clinical experience and uses meditation, mindfulness, and CBT-informed approaches in her work.
Where is she licensed and located?
Leesa is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.