Makini LenoLPC

Makini Leno is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with five years of clinical experience. She supports people who are navigating relationship strain, intimacy challenges, parenting stress, ADHD-related focus concerns, and major life changes. Makini aims to build a calm, open space where clients can speak honestly and be heard without judgment.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on identifying problems that matter most to the client and trying small, achievable steps toward change. She listens for how patterns in relationships, family background, or daily routines affect mood and behavior, then works with clients to adjust those patterns.

Makini draws from several evidence-informed methods, using tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help with values and commitment to change, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts and habits. She blends these with client-centered listening to keep sessions grounded in each person's priorities.

Clients who meet with her typically get a mix of talking, skill-building, and simple behavioral experiments to practice between sessions. The aim is practical progress rather than abstract analysis. Makini emphasizes collaboration - clients and therapist set goals together and check what is and isn’t working.

People considering therapy with her can expect clear, respectful communication and a focus on real-life solutions. She encourages those who feel stuck to take small steps toward clearer thinking, better focus, and improved relationships.

How therapy approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them even when difficult feelings appear. It can help people who feel stuck by shifting attention to what matters most and building committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them, which is useful for mood, anxiety, and focus concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape expectations and behavior in current relationships, and it helps people try new ways of relating. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will choose or blend methods that fit the person’s needs and check in regularly to adjust the plan. Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into busy days. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and alternatives to video when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Many people find that remote sessions let them keep therapy consistent while juggling work, parenting, or medical appointments.