Leesa Starrett, LPC

Leesa Starrett, LPC, helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, or life transitions. She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through their concerns and begin making practical changes. Her tone is gentle and accepting, and she focuses on working with each person at their own pace.

Leesa uses a client-centered approach to guide conversations and set goals together. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try small experiments that can change behavior. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with sleep, worry, and emotional regulation.

Her work covers a wide range of life challenges including relationship struggles, parenting strain, grief, addictions, career stress, and coping with chronic illness or caregiving demands. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, codependency, and life purpose questions. Sessions emphasize straightforward tools and steps that can be used between meetings.

Leesa has been practicing for ten years and holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Texas. She explains approaches in plain language and builds a plan that fits each person’s goals and daily life. People who prefer collaborative, down-to-earth therapy may find her style a good match.

To begin, clients are invited to share what matters most to them and to set small, achievable goals. Over time Leesa helps people notice progress, adjust plans, and develop new habits that support better balance and connection.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. In practice this means conversations stay focused on what matters to the person and goals are set together. It helps with stress, disconnection, and figuring out next steps in life.

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors. Sessions use simple exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and try small changes that can improve mood, sleep, and daily routines. This approach is often useful for anxiety, anger, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or reduce travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and behavioral tools between meetings to practice new skills in everyday life.