Lesley Schwam , LMFT

Lesley Schwam is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) from Los Angeles, California, who brings a practical, solution-focused approach to therapy. She has used Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, build coping skills, and move toward concrete goals. Lesley emphasizes that daily changes in behavior matter and that therapy is a space for discovering actionable steps to reach personal and relational objectives.

With experience supporting people through trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety and panic attacks, as well as grief and life transitions, Lesley works with a wide range of concerns including finding new employment, shifting careers, adjusting to retirement, or adapting to a changed life role. Early work in therapy centers on self-care, practical coping strategies, and developing short- and long-term goals. She also focuses on boundary setting and strengthening positive communication skills.

By helping clients set realistic targets and practicing new skills, Lesley guides individuals and families in building confidence that change is possible and sustainable. Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, aimed at helping people move forward with clarity and purpose.

Practical Approaches and Online Therapy

Lesley draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in online work, using each approach to address different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is often useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying strengths and setting clear, achievable goals, which can be especially helpful during life transitions and when clients want rapid, practical progress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lesley collaborates with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore strategies, try techniques, and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the work focused and goal-oriented.

Online sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or busy days. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to receive consistent support without travel and to continue therapy through different life phases.