Hello! I'm a dedicated mental health therapist with a passion for helping individuals achieve emotional well-being and personal growth. With extensive training, I offer a supportive environment where we can collaboratively address challenges, develop coping strategies, and work towards your goals. Together, we'll navigate through difficult thoughts and emotions, fostering resilience and empowering you to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Let's embark on this journey of healing and transformation together.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and understanding. We'll begin by discussing your reasons for seeking therapy and what you hope to achieve. I'll gather information about your background, current challenges, and strengths. This session is an opportunity for you to ask questions about the therapy process and share any concerns you may have. By the end of our first session, we'll collaboratively establish goals and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. You can expect a supportive and non-judgmental space where we can begin your journey towards healing and growth.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
As a mental health provider, I believe my greatest strengths lie in my ability to build strong therapeutic relationships, actively listen, and engage clients in their healing process. I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and respected. My approach emphasizes collaboration and active participation, empowering clients to take an active role in their treatment journey. I am committed to continuously learning, enhancing, and integrating evidence-based techniques to best meet the unique needs of each individual I work with.
About Leslie Villodas
Appointments
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been a transformative approach in my practice. It's highly effective for addressing a range of mental health issues by focusing on changing patterns of thinking and behavior. I integrate CBT techniques to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and achieve their therapeutic goals. This method allows for practical, goal-oriented sessions that empower clients to take control of their mental health and make lasting changes.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy's invaluable for treating individuals struggling with emotional dysregulation and complex behavioral patterns. I utilize DBT skills training, mindfulness techniques, and dialectical strategies to help clients build emotional resilience, improve interpersonal relationships, and manage distress effectively. This method enables a balanced approach, combining acceptance and change, to empower clients in achieving emotional stability and overall well-being.
Trauma Informed Care
It emphasizes safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural humility. I integrate trauma-informed principles by creating a safe environment, promoting client autonomy, and recognizing the impact of trauma on individuals' lives. This approach guides my interactions and interventions, fostering healing and resilience while respecting each client's unique experiences and needs.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
I adapt interventions to align with clients' cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and values, fostering trust and understanding. This approach promotes inclusivity and respects diverse perspectives, enhancing therapeutic outcomes and promoting meaningful change.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
In my practice, I use ACT to help clients develop mindfulness skills, clarify their values, and take meaningful steps towards their goals despite discomfort or uncertainty. This approach fosters psychological flexibility and resilience, enabling clients to live more fulfilling and values-driven lives.
