She helps me organize my thoughts a lot more along with being an ear to help me understand that my experiences are valid while providing some secondhand but supportive insight.
Denae Leigon, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Denae is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Denae. View 19 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
9 months of sessions with Denae and enjoying our time as therapist and client. She listens to me even through tears. Never makes me feel judged and always try's to help me think more positively. I look forward to continuing our sessions.
More about Denae
- 32 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
I am a family and marriage counselor licensed in California with over 30 years experience. I worked for 19 years as a therapist and supervisor at a county Children's Mental Health Department. While there I had the opportunity to lead parenting classes, lead support groups, and work with clients to improve communication and stability. The couples and families presented with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, adoption issues, attachment issues, abuse and trauma, and ADHD. In addition, I was the therapist for Juvenile Hall.
My counseling style is compassionate and open. I use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach that is client driven. I know it takes courage to be vulnerable and I strive to provide a safe and trusting connection in order to benefit my client. The road to growth can be challenging and exciting, but it can lead to the life you have envisioned. I am here to support you on that path.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Licenses
Denae Leigon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154470268.
- LMFT · California · 31358 · Expires July 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Denae Leigon
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
She helps me organize my thoughts a lot more along with being an ear to help me understand that my experiences are valid while providing some secondhand but supportive insight.
9 months of sessions with Denae and enjoying our time as therapist and client. She listens to me even through tears. Never makes me feel judged and always try's to help me think more positively. I look forward to continuing our sessions.
I have been seeing Denae for 5 months and she helped me work through some very truthful hurts that I had recently experienced. I felt comfortable being honest about my marriage, my friendships, my beliefs, and my worst faults. I have grown so much working through my life’s pain. Denae has been very easy to get in touch with and has multiple appts weekly to choose from. I’ve enjoyed her therapy sessions and recommend her to anyone looking for kindness, understanding, knowledge, support, and guidance through depression, anxiety and life changes.
She’s amazing! You can tell she’s experienced and has a calm soothing demeanor that helps me feel relaxed and comfortable opening up to her
Ms. Leigon is experienced, punctual, responsive, and trustworthy. I also appreciate her honesty and candor, which is fabulous. She has exceeded my expectations and I'm very pleased with her as a therapist. If able, I'll continue to see her regularly moving forward. Simply put, she's great.
Professional and knowledgeable, Denae helped me a lot on understandingy emotions and provided me great advice!
Denae is an excellent therapist. I wouldn’t hesitate to refer friends to her through your site.
Denae is an amazing therapist and has helped me through tough economic challenges, the loss of my Mom and a flood in my home... all happening at the same time. She has kept me sane and I could not recommend her more.
Denae was so much help during an extended period of caretaking and then the passing of my husband. She was supportive, sensitive and very instructive. I don't know how I would have handled the shifting sands of my life without her.
Denae has been very helpful over the past year. Thank you for your support.
Denae is a wonderful counselor, her insight is always spot on. I feel like she hears me and understands me in a way that my last couple of counselors have not. I look forward to my sessions with her every week!
She is a very patient, wise, and nice lady.
Danae offers compassion, wisdom, and communicative expertise in working with me. I feel understood but not coddled, advised but not lectured, and like I’m being clearly helped in a journey toward being my best self. Highly recommended.
Probably the best counselor I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.
Denae Leigon and I did text based counseling. She had words of wisdom that helped me feel more confident in my choices.
Denae is a great listener, and offers wonderful suggestions as they are needed!
Denae is a great therapist. She’s nonjudgmental and listens to my concerns without jumping to give advice right away.
I am so grateful that I have been able to work with Denae. I felt supported, LOVED, and trusted that she was not judging me amidst a crisis. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her support! I thank God for sending her to me.
Denae is a fantastic, warm-hearted counselor, with much wisdom to impart. She's helped me deal with complex family and relationship issues. Ultimately, her brand of engaged listening and advice is uniquely effective for anyone needing help in life.
Frequently asked questions
Does Denae Leigon offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Denae Leigon works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Denae Leigon speak?
Denae Leigon speaks English.
How many years of experience does Denae Leigon have?
Denae Leigon has 32 years of experience.
Where is Denae Leigon licensed to practice?
Denae Leigon is licensed to practice in California.
Does Denae Leigon accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Denae Leigon does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Denae Leigon offer?
Denae Leigon offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
How can I communicate with Denae Leigon?
Denae Leigon can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Denae Leigon?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.