Denae Leigon , LMFT

Denae Leigon, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), is licensed in California and brings 32 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals, couples, and families. She spent 19 years as a therapist and supervisor in a county Children’s Mental Health Department, where she led parenting classes, facilitated support groups, and partnered with families to strengthen communication and day-to-day stability. During that time she worked with a broad array of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, adoption and attachment issues, abuse and trauma, and ADHD, and she served as a therapist for Juvenile Hall.

Her counseling style is compassionate and open, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and guided by the client’s goals. She favors a client-driven approach that invites honest exploration and encourages the courage it takes to be vulnerable. Denae aims to build a trusting connection that supports practical change and emotional growth. She understands that the road to growth can be both challenging and energizing, and she offers steady support as people work toward the life they envision.

Denae’s background in family and children’s services informs a practical, relational perspective that emphasizes improved communication, coping strategies, and strengthened family bonds.

Attachment, Client-Centered Care, and Online Support

Denae Leigon integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape feelings and behavior and can be especially helpful for relationship challenges, adoption and attachment concerns, and parenting issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, creating space for clients to build self-awareness and confidence while navigating life transitions or identity questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Denae works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions so that therapy feels relevant and manageable rather than prescriptive.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other obligations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit appointments into busy schedules, and access support from home or another convenient location while working with a licensed professional.