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Leesa Varela, LMFT

Leesa Varela, LMFT

Psychotherapist
CA
5.00
“Leesa is easy to talk with. She asks insightful questions and tracks overtime how things change. She clearly cares about me and how I'm doing. She ties things together over several sessions -- like identifying the thread or patterns. I highly recommend Leesa as a therapist.”
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars

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Overall rating

5.00
“Leesa is easy to talk with. She asks insightful questions and tracks overtime how things change. She clearly cares about me and how I'm doing. She ties things together over several sessions -- like identifying the thread or patterns. I highly recommend Leesa as a therapist.”
Less than 1 year ago
“I am so thankful that I discovered Leesa. I was taken by her experience and background immediately, and she provides very comprehensive care. She is warm and very accessible. I feel comfortable sharing with her and being truly open and honest with about my mental health. I highly recommend her to anyone.”
Less than 1 year ago

About Leesa Varela

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Brainspotting
EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family Systems
Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Leesa Varela

Compassionate, open-minded, strength-based care is Leesa’s goal for every client, as she helps you to navigate difficult life stressors and address trauma wounds that can cause symptoms of anxiety, depression, acute or post-traumatic stress, addiction, relational conflict, employment/academic impairment, etc. She uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) and Family Systems interventions to create an individualized treatment plan that's ideal for you!

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More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Mood Swings
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Childhood Trauma
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • California Lutheran University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1477088375

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
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Very open and easy to talk with. No pressure. Very calming attitude yet direct and will call it as she sees it.
Leesa is also engaging and focuses her attention on the matters at hand.
Leesa takes a very honest and realistic approach while using humor to talk through trauma.
Leesa is also engaging and focuses her attention on the matters at hand.
Out of all the therapist that I’ve had, she’s been the best
Leesa is easy to talk with. She asks insightful questions and tracks overtime how things change. She clearly cares about me and how I'm doing. She ties things together over several sessions -- like identifying the thread or patterns. I highly recommend Leesa as a therapist.
I am so thankful that I discovered Leesa. I was taken by her experience and background immediately, and she provides very comprehensive care. She is warm and very accessible. I feel comfortable sharing with her and being truly open and honest with about my mental health. I highly recommend her to anyone.
Leesa has a warm, approachable and engaging style. I immediately felt comfortable with her, so it was easier to open up and share some difficult issues in my life. I’m grateful to have found her.
Observant, good listener, helpful, caring
Lisa has allowed me to guide my healing in a way that feels safe and empowering. I have learned extensive skills throughout my time with her, she provides actionable interventions i can practice immediately. I am extremely grateful to have found her on Grow Therapy as she has had a profound impact on my healing.
Very friendly and caring. Easy to talk to
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What are common reasons for patients to see Leesa Varela?

Leesa Varela frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Leesa Varela on their profile.

What languages does Leesa Varela speak?

Leesa Varela speaks English.

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