Denae Leigon, LMFT

Her style is warm and straightforward, aiming to help people build clearer communication and more stable day-to-day routines. She spent many years in public mental health, including long-term work at a county children’s mental health department and time as a Juvenile Hall therapist.

That background gave her plenty of practice leading parenting classes, running support groups, and guiding people through difficult changes. She has routinely worked with concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addiction, grief, and relationship strain.

In sessions she blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and attachment-based ideas. That means she listens first, helps people name patterns that get in the way, and then introduces simple strategies to change those patterns.

Conversations are practical and geared toward real-life shifts rather than abstract theory. Her approach emphasizes steady, compassionate presence while people try out new ways of relating and coping.

She helps parents and individuals strengthen communication, reduce overwhelm, and manage mood swings or stress reactions. Progress is paced to each person’s needs and goals.

People who choose her can expect clear, doable steps between sessions and a focus on what works in daily life. She aims to support clients as they build resilience and move toward the life they want.