Genie Lee, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Genie!

I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and children. My focus currently is on adults individually and in couples therapy. My approach is that each of us has the strength inside to solve whatever problems we face, and I am here to help you figure it all out. LMFT.

My focus

I work with individual adults and couples facing issues that interfere with relationships, work, and life. These include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, codependency, communication and intimacy problems, boundary setting, trust issues, substance use, anger, trauma, ADHD, stress, grief, and life transitions.

My approach

I work hard to get to know you as an individual or couple and find out what you want from our time together. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with strength-based and supportive approaches. This is your time, so you get to decide how we spend it.

My communication style

I take therapy at your pace and answer any questions you have. There isn't any topic we cannot talk about. I'm gentle but direct and honest, and I hope you will be too. I don't judge and work hard to remain objective while focusing on your strengths and offering encouragement.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was a teacher before becoming a therapist and saw students who struggled emotionally and would have benefited from therapy. I began to feel I could do more as a therapist. I also experienced childhood trauma with no one to talk to until adulthood. My own positive therapy experiences inspired me to provide the same for others.

My goals for you

During goal setting, I'll talk with you about what's important and what you want to work on in therapy. Then I'll ask you to prioritize so we can develop your treatment plan together.

Our first session

Our first session will be a full assessment and treatment plan. I'll explain confidentiality and its exceptions, introduce myself, and outline what to expect. You can ask questions anytime. I'll gather information to assess your needs and how best to work with you, then we'll develop goals together.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Imago Relationship Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Regence
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

+ 55 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling from Santa Clara University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Genie Lee