Leah Contreras, LCSW, MPH

My clients describe me as:

Profoundly supportive and insightful. Able to meet individuals where they are, tailoring the approach to client unique needs & circumstances.

Something to know about my approach is:

As your individual or couples therapist, my role is to support and facilitate space for you to heal and make powerful connections in your life leading to healthy and long-lasting change. I specialize in a wide range of therapeutic modalities.

Together, we will:

Create a safe space, a space of change & growth, in which you will be able to uncover the root of different challenges you may be facing personally and in your relationships and break down barriers allowing significant healing and peace.

I specialize in working with people who:

Are struggling with grief and loss, including infertility and divorce, trauma, depression, anxiety, loneliness, relationship and family issues.

I became a therapist because:

I am driven by a profound desire to contribute to the well-being of others and to facilitate the transformative power of empathy and support.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

You will feel secure and safe in a space with no judgment or criticism.

More about me and my practice:

I offer specialized therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Bowen Family Systems.