Paola Leon, LMFT - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Paola Leon

Paola Leon

(she/her)

LMFT
5 years of experience
Virtual

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 25 yrs old. 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 utilize evidence based modalities in treatments such as CBT, ACT, Play therapy and EMDR. My commitment to my clients is to offer a safe and nonjudgmental place in where any and all feelings are allowed.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

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, previous therapy history as the first session is dedicated to gather your background information.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of my greatest strenghts as a Latinx therapist would be my empatic and enthusiastic personality. I like to keep things real while also providing that reassurance and validation. I am very transparent with showing my facial expressions in session and I find it for clients to connect and appreciate that.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Children and teens are experience mental health concerns more than ever before. I am here to support and nurture your children’s, your family’s and your mental health. Is your child having difficulty sitting still or having difficulty concentrating? Are they sad frequently or notice they are isolating from friends and family? Is your child having frequent tantrums, anger outbursts or is easily irritable? Is your child having difficulty making friends, maintaining friendships, or is experiencing bullying? If you answered yes, to one or more to these questions, then I am here to help!

About Paola Leon

I identify as

Specialties

AnxietyChild or AdolescentDepressionADHDAnger ManagementSelf EsteemTrauma and PTSD

Serves ages

Licensed in

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is an evidence based practice utilized to treat anxiety, depression, adhd and other mental health related disorders. Through the use of CBT and the implementation in therapy clients will learn how to identify their thoughts, feelings and behaviors.