Leslie Honorato, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Leslie!

Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying everything alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and work through anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, life transitions, and emotional burnout with clarity and care.

My focus

Are YOU or YOUR child struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, stress, or difficulty managing emotions? Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward? I work with children, teens, and adults who are navigating life challenges and looking for a supportive space to better understand themselves.

My approach

My therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Managing and Adaptive Practices (MAP), mindfulness, play therapy, and trauma-informed interventions to support healing and personal growth.

My communication style

My communication style is open, compassionate, nonjudgmental, and trauma-informed. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves honestly without fear of criticism or judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a mental health provider is deeply personal. I came from a background of trauma. Through my own healing process, I developed a strong desire to better understand the impact that trauma can have on thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships.

My goals for you

I help clients reach their goals by creating a collaborative, structured, and supportive therapeutic process that is tailored to their individual needs, strengths, and life experiences. At the beginning of treatment, we work together to identify clear and meaningful goals that reflect what the client hopes to change, improve, or better understand.

Our first session

Your first session with me is designed to feel welcoming, supportive, and grounded in helping you feel at ease as you begin your therapeutic journey. The purpose of this initial appointment is not to overwhelm you or address everything at once, but to begin building a foundation of understanding, trust, and collaboration.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Sandplay

+ 9 more

Therapy types

Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 17 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Leslie Honorato