Narrative Therapy Directory

A listing of therapists who include Narrative Therapy among their approaches

Lela Lemell, LMFT

California | Online sessions in California | English  |  Explore online therapy options »

Narrative-focused therapist for relationships and life changes

Details

NameLela Lemell
CredentialsLMFT
Based inCalifornia
Licensed inCalifornia
Session formatOnline
LanguagesEnglish
Years in practice12

About Lela

Lela Lemell is a licensed marriage and family therapist who draws on 12 years of clinical experience. She uses a narrative approach alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods to help people address relationship and life challenges. Lela aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through worries and build practical skills.

She commonly helps people with relationship strains, parenting stress, and problems with communication. She also supports those coping with major life changes, low self-esteem, caregiving burdens, chronic illness, and issues that arise around cancer or end-of-life care.

Background and approach

Her work pays attention to how a person’s story and roles shape their day-to-day choices. In sessions she listens for patterns that feel stuck and invites clients to reframe parts of their story. That can make space for new options and clearer goals.

She uses client-centered listening to validate feelings and solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable steps between sessions. People who prefer practical planning will find her style collaborative and goal oriented. Those needing a gentler, listening-focused experience will find space for that too.

Lela works with adults and couples in California and conducts sessions in English. Her credential is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, abbreviated LMFT. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To start, a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling step connect people to her practice.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues among the things Lela works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

  • Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
  • Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Lela among the ways she works.
  • Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Lela among the ways she works.
  • Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Lela directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Lela directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and client-centered work translate to online sessions

Online sessions can use Narrative Therapy to look at the stories people tell about relationships and life events, helping to separate problems from identity and open new choices. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person feels heard and understood, which supports self-exploration and emotional processing. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, concrete steps and goals, helping people try out changes between sessions and track progress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and needs, then suggest ways of working that feel like a good fit. Together they adjust approach and pace as practical results and comfort level become clearer.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send updates, ask quick questions, or continue work between longer appointments. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into busy routines.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps people with relationship strain, parenting stress, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiving stress, chronic illness, cancer-related concerns, and end-of-life matters.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her work emphasizes Narrative Therapy paired with client-centered listening and solution-focused planning. Sessions blend careful listening with practical steps to try between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has 12 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples. Her practice focuses on relational dynamics and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Contacting this therapist

Sessions with Lela are arranged through our partner platform. It asks a few questions about what you are looking for, then shows you the therapists available to you, including Lela where she has space. Ask about fees, and whether she holds a licence or registration where you live.

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