Therapist profile
Denae Leigon, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - Anger and Relationships
Continue with DenaeKey details
- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 31358
- NPI1154470268
- Experience32 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT focus
- Attachment-informed
- Parenting support
About Denae
Denae Leigon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 32 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, parenting pressures, depression, and life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and geared toward practical change rather than labels.
Over nearly two decades she worked as a therapist and supervisor at a county Children's Mental Health Department. There she ran parenting classes and support groups, and worked with people on communication and stability. She also provided therapy services in Juvenile Hall and saw clients with trauma, attachment concerns, adoption questions, ADHD, and substance issues.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, and a client-centered stance. In-session work focuses on what people notice in daily life - thoughts, patterns, and interactions - and on small, practical shifts that reduce reactivity and build steadier responses. She encourages straightforward conversation about triggers and coping strategies.
Clients who want clear tools will find exercises to try between sessions. She often addresses how relationship patterns and early attachments keep repeating in current life. Therapy can include skill practice for managing anger, improving communication, and handling grief or career stress.
To get started, readers are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies by location. International clients are not currently accepted.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current reactions. In plain terms it helps people see repeated patterns and how those patterns show up when stress or anger appears. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It provides concrete techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that reduce reactivity. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's concerns and priorities in-session and uses conversation to clarify goals and next steps.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That means checking in on what helps, adjusting techniques, and agreeing on homework or practice between sessions.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people try skill practice in the setting where problems occur, then bring observations back to the next session for review.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues are addressed?
She helps people who snap at loved ones, carry building resentment, or struggle with someone elses anger. Work is practical and aimed at reducing reactivity in daily life.
What is the therapy style like?
Work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based perspectives, and a client-centered stance. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, practicing skills, and changing actions between meetings.
How much experience does the clinician have?
She has 32 years of experience, including 19 years as a therapist and supervisor in a county Children's Mental Health Department. That work included parenting classes, support groups, and Juvenile Hall services.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California. The credential is listed as LMFT in the profile facts.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and the practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check the matching process for exact pricing details.
How do I begin therapy here?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.