Makini Leno, LPC
Compassionate Texas-licensed counselor for relationships
- Relationship and intimacy help
- Parenting support
- Focus and concentration
About Makini Leno
Makini Leno is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with five years of professional experience helping people navigate relationship challenges and intimacy concerns. She works with individuals and families on parenting questions, adjusting to life changes, and difficulties with concentration and memory, bringing a calm and attentive presence to each session.
Makini emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak freely about thoughts and feelings. She supports clients in exploring patterns that interfere with connection and focus, and partners with them to identify practical steps toward greater wellbeing. Seeking change often takes courage, and Makini offers encouragement and practical guidance while honoring each person’s readiness and goals.
Throughout her work she aims to empower clients to build more satisfying relationships, improve attention and daily functioning, and adapt to transitions with greater resilience. Her approach centers on collaboration, respect, and helping people find actionable strategies that fit their lives and values.
Makini emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak freely about thoughts and feelings. She supports clients in exploring patterns that interfere with connection and focus, and partners with them to identify practical steps toward greater wellbeing. Seeking change often takes courage, and Makini offers encouragement and practical guidance while honoring each person’s readiness and goals.
Throughout her work she aims to empower clients to build more satisfying relationships, improve attention and daily functioning, and adapt to transitions with greater resilience. Her approach centers on collaboration, respect, and helping people find actionable strategies that fit their lives and values.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Makini Leno have?
Makini Leno has five years of professional experience providing counseling and support.
Is Makini Leno a licensed therapist?
Yes. Makini holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are TX LPC 91714.
In which languages does Makini Leno provide therapy?
Makini provides therapy in English.
Where is Makini Leno located?
Makini practices in Texas.
How can I work with Makini Leno as my therapist?
You can work with Makini through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Makini Leno work with international clients?
Makini does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Makini Leno cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Makini Leno draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages clients to clarify personal values and take committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings - it can help with life transitions, worry, and getting unstuck from unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationship experiences shape current connection and communication styles - it is often used for relationship and intimacy concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical skills and structured exercises - it is useful for concentration challenges, coping with change, and daily problem solving.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Makini collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and strengths, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative exploration helps ensure therapy fits each person's life.
Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, and other commitments, and allow continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. For many people, remote sessions provide a convenient and effective way to engage with therapy while maintaining daily responsibilities.