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Carol Leiva, LCPC, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Sleeping disorders Self esteem, Motivation Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Do you struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, or depression? Do you wish to understand the effects of trauma in your life? Are you currently experiencing relationship stress, major life transitions or feeling “stuck”? Have you ever felt like you want more out of life?
I believe that by finding the root cause we can process our current situations and grow forward. Together we can explore the “why” and you can start living the life you want. I am licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia with 10 years of professional work experience. My specialties include mood disorders, anxiety, panic disorders, PTSD, relationship boundaries, attachment-based trauma, and mental health impact with chronic illness and autoimmune disorders.

I have personally experienced the value of counseling and want to help you thrive. The insight that is gained from counseling can be powerful and change the course of entire generations. Better mental health is for everyone!

If these words resonate with you, message me or schedule your first appointment!

I look forward to working together!

Professional experience

10yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Sleeping disorders Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Immigration Issues, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Harm, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanish

License information

MD LCPC LC7303

DC LPC PRC200001560

VA LPC 0701010913

Reviews

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Carol's an extremely insightful and respectful person. Every session with her has been constructive and transformative. She really leans into the goal-oriented nature of therapy, and makes me feel like I am actually making tangible progress week over week.

Written on Oct 27, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

Carol’s so amazing! She really listens and is so knowledgeable

Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

She is amazing!

Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Carol for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue