Paola Leon

Hello, my name is Paola Leon and I am a Bilingual Marriage Family Therapist. I am a Latina, first generation female who specializes in Children, Teens and Young adults up to 30 yrs old who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, difficulty navigating life transitions, trauma attachment wounds and more. I have extensive knowledge and training in working with neurodivergent populations specifically children, teens, and young adults. I am an advocate of the LGBTQIA+, and Latinx community. I bring authenticity, humor, warmth and kindness into sessions.

I have experience working in diverse settings, such as school settings, hospitals, community mental health, victims of crime and private practice.

I utilize evidence based modalities in treatments such as CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, play therapy, art therapy, mindfulness based cognitive therapy and more. My commitment to my clients is offering a safe, welcoming and nonjudgmental place in where any and all feelings are allowed.

On the first session you can expect me to explain my therapeutic style and try to see if we are both a good fit for one another. You can also expect to answer questions about reasons for seeking therapy, family history, medical history and explore goals for treatment. The first session is dedicated to gather and assess for the type of treatment that is required. You are more than welcome to ask any questions yourself throughout the process. You will also answer questionnaires/ measures to further explore any impairments in your functioning.