Lesley Schwam , LMFT

Lesley Schwam is a therapist from Los Angeles, California who focuses on practical strategies to help people move forward during challenging times. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) since 2015, she blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Lesley emphasizes the everyday capacity people have to change their behaviors and build routines that align with their goals, offering clear steps and tools to make that change manageable.

Her work often centers on teaching self-care and coping skills, establishing both short- and long-term goals, and strengthening boundary-setting and communication techniques. She has applied these approaches to a range of concerns including panic attacks, PTSD, career shifts, retirement transitions, and adjustments to new roles in life. By focusing sessions on concrete solutions and measurable progress, Lesley helps individuals recognize their ability to reach meaningful milestones.

With 12 years of clinical experience, Lesley aims to create a collaborative environment where practical skills and goal-oriented plans lead to steady improvement. Her practice prioritizes actionable steps, empowering clients to build resilience and regain confidence as they work toward the changes they want to achieve.

CBT and Solution-Focused Care Online

Lesley uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and the behaviors that follow from them, then practice new patterns that reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns. CBT emphasizes concrete exercises and skills that can be applied between sessions to produce steady results.

She also incorporates Solution-Focused Therapy, a brief, goal-oriented approach that zeroes in on strengths and small, practical steps toward change. This method is especially useful for life transitions, decision-making, and clearing the path toward short-term goals by building on what already works.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Lesley works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She and other licensed professionals can adjust methods over time so therapy stays aligned with progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, and daily life. These formats offer flexibility and consistent access to care, allowing therapists to provide continuity and support even when in-person visits are not possible.