- Compassionate approach
- CBT and attachment work
- Parenting and relationships
About Denae
Denae Leigon is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over three decades of experience. She offers calm, straightforward support for people dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting stress, and life changes. Denae emphasizes practical steps and steady guidance so clients can start feeling more capable and hopeful.
She spent 19 years working as a therapist and supervisor in a county Children’s Mental Health Department. During that time she led parenting classes and support groups, and worked with people to improve communication and household stability. Her caseload included depression, anxiety, attachment concerns, trauma, ADHD, and adoption-related issues.
Denae describes her approach as compassionate and open. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods alongside client-centered and attachment-based work. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning skills, and making small, achievable changes between meetings.
Clients can expect a collaborative tone. Denae aims to create trust so people feel able to be vulnerable and try new patterns. She also draws on experience supporting those affected by grief, addiction, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Practical problem solving is mixed with attention to relationships and emotions. Whether the need is coping with depression or improving communication, she works with each person to map realistic next steps. The emphasis is on steady progress toward a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.
She spent 19 years working as a therapist and supervisor in a county Children’s Mental Health Department. During that time she led parenting classes and support groups, and worked with people to improve communication and household stability. Her caseload included depression, anxiety, attachment concerns, trauma, ADHD, and adoption-related issues.
Denae describes her approach as compassionate and open. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods alongside client-centered and attachment-based work. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning skills, and making small, achievable changes between meetings.
Clients can expect a collaborative tone. Denae aims to create trust so people feel able to be vulnerable and try new patterns. She also draws on experience supporting those affected by grief, addiction, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
Practical problem solving is mixed with attention to relationships and emotions. Whether the need is coping with depression or improving communication, she works with each person to map realistic next steps. The emphasis is on steady progress toward a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.