- Client driven
- Mindfulness based
- Relationship focus
About Leesa
Leesa Starrett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, and feelings of disconnection. She speaks plainly and offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what matters most. Many come to her wanting clearer relationships, better coping skills, or relief from overwhelming emotions.
Leesa uses practical, client-driven methods. She listens first, then builds a plan with each person. Her work includes mindfulness exercises, thought-focused strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy, and guidance on communication and relationship patterns. She draws on the Gottman Method to address relationship dynamics when relevant.
Clients can expect short-term goals and longer-term work depending on needs. Sessions often include guided mindfulness, problem-focused steps, and chances to practice new ways of responding. Leesa emphasizes discovering the answers clients already hold and making changes that fit daily life.
With ten years of experience practicing in Texas, Leesa has helped people manage life changes, grief, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, chronic illness challenges, and codependency concerns. Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness.
She invites people to explore realistic strategies for sleep, focus, and self-esteem, and to work through family of origin issues, addictions, hoarding, and career stress. The overall goal is more ease and choice in everyday life.
How selected approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. In practice this means the therapist reflects what the client says, helps name feelings, and supports choices that feel right for the person. It is useful for people who want a respectful, paced space to sort through problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavioral changes. This approach helps with anxiety, sleep problems, anger, and coping during life changes.
Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It pairs well with thought work and can help with stress, compassion fatigue, and chronic pain management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist helps figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about pacing and techniques are made together so the plan feels manageable and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats with the therapist before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and how to adapt exercises for your daily routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, parenting strain, grief, sleep trouble, addiction concerns, and codependency among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then helps set practical goals and steps to try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of life stressors and emotional challenges.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She holds the credential Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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