Leslie Lina Sigala
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology from San Francisco State University and have been practicing for 16 years. I help parents, children and mothers struggling with trauma and life changes.
I am first generation Latina therapist, focusing on supporting my clients, focusing on what their needs are.
I am first generation Latina therapist, focusing on supporting my clients, focusing on what their needs are.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
Having worked with clients for the past 16 years, I've developed a tried-and-true playbook for helping you (a) identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress.
Ideal clients
I love working with all ages, but I work with children and mothers, as well parents. I also work with adolescents and children who survivors of trauma. My clients tend to be survivors of trauma, as well as postpartum moms . They often feel stuck, overwhelmed, struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Treatment methods
Child-Parent Psychotherapy
Certified Trained with CPP, worked with parents and children ages 0-6 experienced traumatic event and/or are experiencing mental health, attachment, and/or behavioral problems, including posttraumatic stress disorder.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have used CBT in psychotherapy that helps people manage problems by changing how they think and behave, helpful with Postpartum depression, depressive, anxiety, Eating disorders, Substance abuse and Personality disorders
Motivational Interviewing
Use motivation theory that helps explores what drives people to work towards a specific goal or outcome. It's an umbrella term that covers a variety of theories, each with its own perspective on what motivates people.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
I use Solution-focused therapy as a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps clients find their own solutions to problems, assist in better results as it encourages client in focusing on their treatment.
Psychodynamic
I use Psychodynamic psychology as a treatment and explore psychological forces and how it can influence human behavior, emotions, and feelings. It focuses on unconscious mental forces that drive actions and emotions, and how they may relate to early experiences.
Location
Virtual sessions