Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 32
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Denae
Denae Leigon is a California-licensed LMFT who helps people manage strong emotions and everyday stresses. She focuses on anger, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Her tone is calm and direct, aimed at people who want clear guidance and practical next steps.
She spent many years working in county children’s mental health programs, where she led parenting classes and support groups. That work included helping people improve communication and build more stable routines.
Background and approach
She also provided therapy in juvenile detention, gaining experience with trauma, attachment, and behavior concerns. Denae draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients identify patterns of thinking that fuel difficult feelings and behaviors. She combines that with client-centered listening to make sure each conversation follows the person’s priorities.
Attachment-based ideas inform her work when early relationships affect present-day trust and closeness. Sessions are straightforward and focused on real-life skills. Clients can expect to talk through specific situations, practice new responses, and set small goals to try between meetings.
The pace is adjusted to what the person needs at the moment. With more than three decades of experience, she brings a steady presence and practical strategies. She works with people on issues such as addictions, grief, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD, LGBT issues, and self-esteem.
Denae aims to help clients move toward clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping.
What Denae works with
Everything Denae lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Denae's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Denae lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps when trust, closeness, or repeated conflict keeps showing up in relationships. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead to build understanding and direction. It supports people who need a calm, nonjudgmental space to sort things out. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and is useful for anger, anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the best approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss your goals and try options together to see what helps most. That collaborative way means approaches can be blended and adjusted over time as needs change.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can work for brief check-ins, shorter reflections, or times when typing fits better into a busy day. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.
Questions people ask about Denae
What concerns does this therapist address?
Denae works with a wide range of concerns including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar issues, self-esteem, career strain, LGBT matters, family issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Her style is compassionate and client-centered, using listening that follows the person’s priorities combined with cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 32 years of professional experience, including long-term work in county children’s mental health where she led parenting classes and support groups and provided therapy in juvenile hall.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client’s needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.