About Me
Lesa Pascali, MFT
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After 23 years in law enforcement and 20 years doing therapy, there aren’t many situations I haven’t seen or dealt with. I’ve worked with a variety of individuals and families including veterans, ex-offenders, victims of trauma, single adults, couples and parents, teens and neurologically imbalanced individuals.
Lesa Pascali, MFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
As a therapist, I offer individual, family, and couples therapy. Using proven therapeutic techniques, I help clients discover the harmony, meaning and wellness in their lives.
As a case manager, I assist families with loved ones who deal with neurological imbalances such as schizophrenia, bipolar disease, and other conditions. I help navigate the maze of locating medical services and other assistance that is needed.
As a program advisor for NAMI - Santa Clara County Community Peer Program, I offer support and provide feedback for its program manager and their staff. In weekly training sessions, I assist them with building effective support skills which enhanced their community peer programs, impact and effectiveness.
My Resume
EDUCATION
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY
Santa Clara, CA
Master of Arts Counseling Psychology & Education
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
San Jose, CA
Bachelor of Arts Sociology-Criminology
SAN JOSE CITY COLLEGE
San Jose, CA
Associate of Science General Education
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) & Santa Clara Valley CAMFT.
East Bay CAMFT
Relational Life Institute
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
LICENSES
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IMF 45480
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MFC 47946
PUBLICATIONS
Dream Statistics of Stock Brokers After A Major Market Downturn (2002,vol.90, Psychological Reports)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS \ ACHIEVEMENTS
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Attained #1 Gold Medal Top Student Award at National DARE Academy for DARE Officer of the Year 1997
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Commendation from Mayor of Cupertino for work with Children and Families 1997
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Dean Scholar at San Jose State University
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Presentation for “The Corona Virus Survival Guide” for Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce 2020
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Presentation for NAMI of Silicon Valley - “Ask the Therapist” and “The Corona Virus Survival Guide” -April 2020
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Presentation for St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – Mtn. View, CA. “Helping Others with Severe Mental Health Problems While Protecting Yourself” May 2020
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Presentation for AAUW with NAMI CEO – Petaluma CA “The Corona Survival Guide” July 2020
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Presentation for W Bradley Electric with NAMI CEO – Sonoma CA “The Corona Survival Guide” Aug. 2020
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Presentation for AAUW with NAMI CEO – Santa Clara, CA “The Corona Survival Guide” October 2020
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Attained #1 Gold Medal Top Student Award at National DARE Academy for DARE Officer of the Year 1997
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Speaking Engagement/Presentation: Ring Central " Covid-19 - The Transition Stage"
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Speaking Engagement/Presentation: Santa Clara County Health Department: "What's Next for our Heath Care Workers"
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Speaking Engagement/Presentation: CERT Auxiliary of Santa Cruz: "Protecting Yourself While Helping Others"
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Speaking Engagement/Presentation: California Families for Supportive Housing: "Private Case Management”
Who I Help
I specialize in various areas of treatment. I treat adults, adolescents and seniors. Diagnosis of mental illness, PTSD, trauma and general therapy are among my services. For a complete list of services, click here.
How I Do It
Help and healing begins through conversation. In your Free Initial Consultation, we can discuss your issues and determine the best actions and therapies based on desired outcomes.
What's in It for You
You are not alone. It is always my goal that clients experience happy and fulfilling lives and that they have the knowledge and skills to function in their everyday life. What's in it for you? A happier and balanced life with the skillset to cope with life's challenges.
