Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Leslie Garza, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 122034
- NPI
- 1437484961
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Leslie supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Parenting support
About Leslie
Leslie Garza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with three years of professional experience. She focuses on practical concerns such as stress, anxiety, family and parenting questions, relationship challenges, grief, trauma and navigating life changes.
Leslie helps people sort through immediate problems and set small, doable goals. She uses clear talk and step-by-step strategies rather than jargon. Sessions tend to center on what is happening now and what can be changed next week or next month.
Her approach includes techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. That means looking at patterns of thought and behavior, then testing small changes to see what helps. She also supports people who need to restore confidence or find motivation after a setback.
Leslie treats struggles that arise in everyday life, such as tensions at home, drop in self-esteem, and coping after a loss. She encourages clients to identify personal strengths and practical options when making choices. Conversations are collaborative and paced to a person’s readiness to try new steps.
People who prefer direct, practical guidance will find her style straightforward. She invites clients to bring specific problems and leaves space for planning clear next steps. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
BHow sessions work
How Leslie Uses CBT and Motivational Interviewing Online
Leslie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors one step at a time. CBT tends to focus on concrete problems such as recurring worry, low mood, or habit patterns that get in the way of daily life.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to explore a person's own reasons for change. That approach helps when someone feels stuck or unsure how to begin. Sessions often aim to build small, practical reasons to try a new step rather than pushing a big plan all at once.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Leslie will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. She and the client decide collaboratively which techniques to try and when to adjust the plan.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel time for appointments. The structure of sessions will reflect the person's needs and practical constraints rather than one fixed method.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma and grief, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, goal-focused work drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to identify patterns and try small changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional practice experience as a clinician.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
Leslie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers