Leila is greatly passionate about working with families to support wellness inside and outside of the home. Leila has experience working in both school and clinical settings, which gives her the ability to work with children and adolescents with varying challenges and disorders. As a certified school psychologist, Leila has extensive experience collaborating/consulting with parents and schools to address children’s emotional, behavioral, and academic concerns. Leila tailors an individualized approach to therapy through different treatment modalities.

Qualifications

• PsyD. (Expected 2023), School Psychology, St. John’s University
• School Psychology, St. John’s University
• Childhood Education, St. John’s University

My Toolbox

• Art Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Cognitive restructuring, building self-esteem and self-assurance, & problem-solving)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Behavioral Activation)
• Exposure Therapy
• Group Therapy (social skills building & executive functioning skills)
• Mindfulness techniques
• Play Therapy