Leslie Barton, LMFT

Leslie Barton is a California-licensed LMFT with 36 years of professional experience helping individuals navigate difficult life moments and persistent concerns. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - a clinician trained to work with individuals, couples, and families - she has focused much of her practice on stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. Leslie approaches work from a strengths-based perspective, recognizing that each person holds expertise about their own life and resources that can support change.

She emphasizes the courage required to pursue greater fulfillment and well-being, and she aims to provide steady support and empowerment as clients take those first steps toward change. Her style centers on collaboration, listening, and helping clients build on existing strengths to address the challenges they face. Whether coping with loss, processing past trauma, or managing mood and anxiety concerns, Leslie offers experienced guidance informed by decades of practice in California.

Leslie values an affirming, respectful approach that honors each client’s story and pace. Her work is grounded in long-term clinical experience and a commitment to helping people identify practical pathways forward while acknowledging the resilience they already possess.