Leigh Freilich is an EMDRIA-certified therapist with over 15 years of experience dedicated to serving adults and elders in therapeutic settings. Known for her strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, she expertly tailors her interventions to meet the unique goals and presenting issues of her clients. Leigh employs a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and trauma-focused strategies, ensuring a comprehensive treatment experience. With a notable focus on PTSD, culturally-based stress and trauma, and affirming care for transgender and gender-expansive individuals, Leigh also guides clients through sociocultural identity development. Her extensive background spans community mental health, child welfare, refugee resettlement, and advocacy, which profoundly informs her clinical practice. As a proud member of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), Leigh is committed to providing diagnostic assessments and support for those seeking gender-affirming medical interventions.