- Relationship strain
- Parenting issues
- Guilt and shame
About Leslie
Leslie Patt is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California with more than 30 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and intimacy-related concerns. He also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and end-of-life concerns.
He has worked in county mental health, Child Protective Services, and an adult psychiatric unit, and has extensive experience supporting people connected to hospice care. That background colors how he approaches difficult situations and the practical problems that come with them. He draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people talk through what’s happened and how it affects their daily life.
Sessions focus on real-life options and clear conversation. He pays attention to faith when it matters to a client and does not introduce religion when it does not. He aims to keep discussions straightforward and relevant to the issue at hand, whether the concern is parenting, a painful relationship, or lingering guilt from past choices.
He also brings personal experience as a long-term caregiver for family members, and that informs his understanding of caregiver strain and end-of-life planning. Practical problem solving and communication skills are central to his work.
If you are located in California and want to move toward clearer communication or sort out guilt or shame tied to relationships or family events, he asks that you begin by completing the practice intake steps before scheduling a first session.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Leslie uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach focuses on identifying patterns in relationships and communication, helping people break down interactions into workable steps to change how they relate. Another approach concentrates on processing trauma and abuse in measured sessions so the person can reduce the way past events interrupt current relationships and mood.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their situation, goals, and preferences, and can adjust the focus as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. For some people, video sessions let them read body language; for others, phone sessions are a simpler option when bandwidth or a quieter setting is preferred. Licensed professionals can flex how they meet to match schedules and practical needs.
Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with relationship problems, family and parenting issues, trauma and abuse, depression, intimacy concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and hospice or end-of-life counseling.
How does he approach therapy for guilt or shame?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation to help people understand the origins of their guilt or shame and how it shows up in everyday life.
What is his background and experience?
He has over 30 years of professional experience, including work in county mental health, Child Protective Services, and an adult psychiatric unit, plus personal caregiving experience.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a California LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist) practicing in California and is only able to work with people located in that state during sessions.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time and is only able to meet with people who are located in California during sessions.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during intake.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.