Hello and welcome! I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I have five years of clinical experience in various mental health settings. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I am here to support, guide and provide you with the tools necessary to overcome stresses and obstacles encountered in life. I am also here to celebrate life achievements and milestones. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment that encourages change and growth. I will work with you to awaken and recognize the strengths you possess by unlearning negative thought patterns. I will help you to know that you have a voice that matters and you do not need to suffer in silence. If you feel anxious, sad, or irritable, I will help you find skills to regulate your nervous system. If you’ve experienced trauma, I will help you process or re-process your trauma. A few things about me: I am a first generation Mexican American. I am a lover of nature. I am a mother and dog mom. I am a law enforcement and combat veteran spouse. I too have experienced obstacles, grief, and stresses in my life. I too understand that change, making time for a therapy session, incorporating daily coping skills and self care can be challenging, however, necessary. Congratulations on taking the first step. You have the ability to heal.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions. I will review any questionnaires and assessments you have completed prior to session with you and obtain pertinent information, then, we will dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I pride myself in being able to build rapport with individuals of all ages where they feel they have a safe space to use their voice, feel heard, understood, and not judged. Life can be challenging as well as amazing. I will assist you in becoming able to handle all of life's highs and lows. I will walk with you on your healing journey to discover your path and assist you in creating a life where you are able to flourish.

About Leonor Cano