all about Leyla
Leyla is committed to creating a warm, affirming, and collaborative space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences without judgment. She takes a person-centered and relational approach to therapy, believing that meaningful growth occurs within the context of a strong therapeutic relationship. Leyla prioritizes building trust and rapport with each client, recognizing that feeling understood and supported is often an important part of the healing process.
Her goal is to meet clients where they are, honor their unique experiences, and move at a pace that feels comfortable and empowering to them. She believes that lasting change comes from both gaining insight into the deeper patterns that shape our lives and developing practical tools to navigate everyday challenges. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or difficulties with self-esteem, she strives to provide guidance, support, and compassion as clients work toward meaningful and lasting change.
Areas of exploration with clients: Anxiety, stress, low self esteem, relationship challenges, attachment, depression, life transitions, coping skills, career transitions, emotional regulation.
Modalities used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic, and relational therapy.
how she works
Leyla’s approach to therapy is relational, client-centered, and tailored to your unique needs, as she believes healing is not a one-size-fits-all process. She integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic, and relational therapy with evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and ACT. Leyla draws from multiple therapeutic approaches to offer care that is responsive to each client’s individual needs and circumstances. Her goal is to support clients in building greater emotional awareness, improving communication, and feeling more grounded and secure within themselves and their relationships.
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