Dara DeLeon

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and performance coach with a background in adult mental health, senior care, and working with athletes. I’m especially passionate about helping people who are used to being the strong one but struggle with self-criticism, body image, or the pressure to keep doing more. As a mother and athlete, I value discipline and perseverance—and recognize that pushing harder isn’t always the answer. My work centers on helping you build self-trust, navigate change, and create a life that feels meaningful, not just one that looks successful.

My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative, with room for humor and honest conversation. I pay attention to the whole person—your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and how stress shows up in your body. Together, we’ll explore patterns that keep you stuck and combine insight with practical tools to help you respond differently. I balance compassion with honest feedback, tailoring our work to you. The goal is to strengthen self-trust, build meaningful boundaries, and help you feel more at home in yourself—not just in therapy, but in everyday life.

In our first session, we’ll talk about what brings you in, what’s been difficult, and what you’d like to change. I’ll ask about your history, strengths, and current circumstances to understand you beyond your symptoms. You can expect warmth, honest conversation, and no pressure to have everything figured out. We’ll begin identifying meaningful goals, and you’ll have space to ask questions and decide whether my approach feels right for you.