I am an LMFT. I have worked with people from different walks of life doing couples education, helping with employment transitions, individuals suffering from substance abuse and families whose children are in foster care or at risk of entering foster care. Much of the latter mentioned, was working with individuals through their anxieties and maladaptive behaviors.
In my work, I try to set goals with clients, and by understanding and exploring their thoughts, help get to where the client wants/needs to be. In our work, we may also do some exploration of the past, to help incorporate it to building your best future.
My style is empathetically, and gently getting to an understanding of issues then addressing them through cognitive and behavioral techniques which involve challenging irrational thoughts and maladaptive behaviors.
** Please note, I am going on leave in the end of March. If you are looking for a long term therapist, please consider another therapist. **
**My current availability is weekday mornings, and some early afternoon- no evening hours available**
I look forward to working together with you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Adoption and Foster Care, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Emptiness, Fertility Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Pregnancy and childbirth
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
CA LMFT 98713
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Leonie is the best!
Written on Dec 19, 2020 after therapy with Leonie for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Leonie is a great therapist. She goes above and beyond to really understand what your individual issues are, and helps you look at the world with a different perspective all while doing so with a supportive and empathetic interaction style. I also feel like the techniques she uses seem to be evidence based rather than just 'winging it'. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Aug 29, 2020 after therapy with Leonie for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder