About
Christina Leiva, LMHC
I believe that within each of us lies a reservoir of strength and resilience, waiting to be unearthed and celebrated. Therapy isn’t just about discussing your troubles—it’s about uncovering the hidden treasures and untapped potential that reside within.
As a therapist, I bring extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. My commitment lies in fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is not just acknowledged but celebrated.
I place great emphasis on honoring, exploring, and embracing intersectionality in my work. This means acknowledging that our identities—such as race, gender, sexuality, and culture—do not exist in isolation, but overlap and shape our experiences in complex ways.
By recognizing how these intersecting identities influence your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, we can work together to navigate the unique challenges and strengths that come from your lived experiences.
Every person is a mosaic of light and shadow, strengths, and vulnerabilities. It’s my firm belief that by embracing every facet of your being, we can find the path to healing and growth.
Area of Focus
I believe in a holistic approach, addressing not just symptoms but also underlying issues to promote long-term well-being and resilience. Together, we will uncover your strengths and insights, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and meaningful change. As an integrative and neuroaffirming therapist, I celebrate and support neurodiversity, ensuring that my approach respects and values each person’s unique way of experiencing the world. I’m dedicated to creating a space where diversity, including neurodiversity, is honored and valued.
Learn more about the therapeutic approaches I draw upon.
Specialities
I specialize in helping individuals navigate a wide range of mental health challenges through a trauma-informed and person-centered lens. By integrating expressive arts, Mindfulness, and EMDR into our work, I offer a versatile approach tailored to address anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and more. My focus is on collaboratively developing strategies that resonate with your unique experiences and support your journey towards healing and growth. These areas include:
Anxiety and Depression: Providing tools to manage and reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Trauma Recovery: Facilitating healing and recovery from traumatic experiences.
Exploring Multicultural Identities/Issues: Navigating the complexities of cultural identity and belonging.
Exploring Sexual Identity: Supporting the journey of discovering and affirming one’s sexual identity.
Mood Disorders: Helping individuals manage and stabilize mood disorders effectively.
Improving Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, and Self-Compassion: Building confidence and fostering a positive self-image.
Managing ADHD-Related Stress Symptoms: Utilizing a neuroaffirming approach to develop effective strategies for handling ADHD-related stress, embracing individual differences
Relationship Challenges: Strengthening connections and resolving conflicts to improve relationship dynamics.
Life Transitions: Offering support through significant changes and life events.
Assistance with Academic Stressors: Addressing learning difficulties and educational challenges.
"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom."
-Viktor E. Frankl
-Viktor E. Frankl
