Diane Lessner

Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Licensed Mental Health Counselor:Ca · Wla Va Greater Los Angeles Health Care System

mental health Los Angeles, CA

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
19 years
since Sep 2007
Gender
Female

Experience

Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Licensed Mental Health Counselor:CaCurrent
Wla Va Greater Los Angeles Health Care System
Since Sep 2007 · 19 years · Los Angeles, CA

Education

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Master of Science (MS) · Physiology General
1988 – 1992
Stony Brook University Long Island
Master of Arts (M.A.) · Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology

Skills

Career Counseling Community Outreach Public Speaking Program Development Case Managment Social Services Vocational Rehabilitation Workforce Development Resume Writing Leadership Development Case Management Nonprofits Training Mental Health Conflict Resolution Psychotherapy Job Search Strategies Career Development Coaching Fundraising Vocation Job Coaching Career Assessment Crisis Intervention Job Search Grant Writing Motivational Interviewing Event Planning Policy Workshop Facilitation Grants Non Profits Mental Health Counseling Community Development Supervisory Skills Group Therapy Program Evaluation Disabilities Volunteer Management Psychology Research Organizational Development Interview Preparation Staff Development Interviews Public Policy Post Traumatic Stress Grief Counseling Cemeteries

About Wla Va Greater Los Angeles Health Care System

Industry
Government
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
Office Location
Los Angeles, CA

Professional Overview

Diane Lessner is a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Licensed Mental Health Counselor:Ca, currently affiliated with Wla Va Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, based in Los Angeles, CA. As a mental health, Lessner contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Los Angeles, CA. They have been with Wla Va Greater Los Angeles Health Care System for 19 years. Lessner holds academic credentials, including Master of Science (MS), Physiology General and Master of Arts (M.A.), Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology, from University of Hawaii at Manoa and Stony Brook University Long Island. Core competencies include Career Counseling, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Program Development, Case Managment. Wla Va Greater Los Angeles Health Care System operates in the Government sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Los Angeles, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Diane Lessner is one of them.
  • 8,522 mental health professionals are based in CA (out of 155,460 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • Typical mental health compensation in CA: $47,000 – $118,000 (median $68,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in CA: Private Practice (419), Kaiser Permanente (290), Sole Proprietor (278).
  • 3% of mental health professionals in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 87% of mental health professionals in CA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Diane Lessner located?

Diane Lessner is based in Los Angeles, CA. They are currently affiliated with Wla Va Greater Los Angeles Health Care System.

What is Diane Lessner's specialty?

Diane Lessner specializes in mental health. Their current role is Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Licensed Mental Health Counselor:Ca.

Where does Diane Lessner currently work?

Diane Lessner currently works at Wla Va Greater Los Angeles Health Care System. They have been there for 19 years.

What is Diane Lessner's educational background?

Diane Lessner attended University of Hawaii at Manoa and Stony Brook University Long Island.

How do I contact Diane Lessner for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

Recruiting mental health professionals typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for mental health professionals across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a mental health professional in CA?

mental health professionals in CA typically earn $47,000 to $118,000 annually, with a median of $68,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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