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Leesa Starrett

Calm, practical support for life’s challenges

LPC Texas

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Leesa

Leesa Starrett is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family difficulties, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes client-driven work that aims to increase connection, reduce distress, and support practical changes in daily life. Leesa draws on mindfulness practices and cognitive behavioral techniques alongside motivational conversation to help clients find clearer thinking and calmer responses.

Her style is described as gentle, accepting, open-minded, and compassionate, and she works collaboratively to develop personalized plans that reflect each person’s goals. Leesa also brings experience with issues such as addictions, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and concerns that accompany aging, caregiving, chronic illness, and complex family patterns.

With ten years of experience, she aims to create a nurturing space where clients can explore options for change and build skills to move forward with greater confidence and purpose.

Practical approaches for online change and growth

Leesa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, sleep issues, and many everyday struggles. She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a persons priorities guide the pace and focus of work. When relationship patterns are a concern she may draw from the Gottman Method to address communication and interaction habits that affect connection.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Leesa is offered through a range of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support regardless of local travel constraints. Licensed professionals tailor session style and pacing to the online format so clients can pursue practical skills and emotional relief in ways that work for their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, sleep issues, parenting challenges, anger, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with many related areas.
What therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, using methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, the Gottman Method for relational work, and solution-focused techniques as appropriate to the clients goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with individuals on a variety of emotional and practical challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas with license number TX LPC 72609.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats can sessions take place?
She offers several online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started with therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English