Denae Leigon, LMFT
- Family and couples therapy
- Parenting and child issues
- Trauma and addiction support
About Denae Leigon
For 19 years she practiced as a therapist and supervisor at a county Children’s Mental Health Department, where she led parenting classes, facilitated support groups, and partnered with families to strengthen communication and stability. Her caseload included depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, parenting difficulties, adoption and attachment matters, abuse and trauma, ADHD, and related behavioral and emotional concerns. She also served as a therapist in Juvenile Hall, gaining experience in high-acuity settings and working with adolescents and their caregivers.
Her approach is compassionate, open, and client-centered, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques that are guided by each person’s priorities. She recognizes the courage it takes to be vulnerable and aims to build a trusting connection that supports lasting change. Denae is committed to walking alongside clients through the challenges and possibilities of growth, offering practical strategies and steady support as they pursue the life they envision.
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Primary Focus
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Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Denae Leigon have?
Denae Leigon has 32 years of experience in counseling and clinical work.
Is Denae Leigon a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license is CA LMFT 31358.
In which languages does Denae Leigon provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Denae Leigon located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Denae Leigon as my therapist?
You can work with Denae Leigon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Denae Leigon work with international clients?
Denae Leigon does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Denae Leigon cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Denae Leigon integrates Attachment-Based Therapy into her work, which focuses on the ways early relationships shape current connections and supports healing of attachment wounds that affect intimacy and family dynamics. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, a strength-based approach that prioritizes the client’s perspective and fosters growth through empathy, active listening, and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool she applies to help clients recognize and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Denae works with each person to determine what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with clients to tailor interventions, combining elements of different methods when that best supports progress and well-being.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone can make scheduling easier, while live chat and text-based messaging provide additional ways to stay connected between appointments. For many people, these options increase access to consistent care and allow therapists and licensed professionals to adapt support to each person’s life and circumstances.