Leona Esmaeily

Leona Esmaeily is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to guiding clients through their challenges with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Understanding that many individuals face difficulties expressing their emotions, Leona prioritizes creating a safe space where clients can explore their buried feelings without hesitation. She believes that effective emotional communication is crucial for personal development and the cultivation of well-rounded adults.

Specializing in working with a diverse range of clients, Leona employs various therapy types, including Somatic, Trauma Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to enhance clients' self-awareness and help them navigate unhelpful thought patterns. Through strength-based and mindfulness-based techniques, she collaborates with individuals, couples, and families to build essential skills, set actionable goals, and ultimately foster personal growth.

In her work with couples, Leona excels in strengthening communication skills and addressing common issues such as mutual blaming and defensiveness. She provides a supportive environment for partners to work through challenges like infidelity and miscommunication with empathy and understanding, aiming to empower them in their relationship. Leona's use of a Person-Centered approach ensures that clients feel comfortable and open, encouraging authentic self-exploration.

With her extensive expertise and a commitment to healing, Leona Esmaeily is dedicated to helping clients achieve personal growth and a positive mindset.