About Leanndra

I'm Leanndra. I’m a California native with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work. I’ve worked with all kinds of populations, ages,  and in different settings, but I’ve found the part of therapy I enjoy most is helping people understand their patterns, relationships, and why they do what they do, which I find is most effective with adults.

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How I show up in the therapy room is a lot like how I am in my daily life. I am genuine, challenging, and like to have some laughs. We can’t be friends in real life, but that doesn’t mean we have to sit there being in a therapist/client situation like in movies and TV.

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My most used phrases in the therapy space are “Whose voice is that?" “What is the story you’re telling yourself?” and “What if it does/is?” I also like to be “curious” and “wonder.”

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As someone who has been in therapy myself, I know that it can be really hard to get to know someone new and have to tell your story (again or for the first time). I make sure to build rapport so you feel safe enough to process whatever needs to be processed, without feeling rushed into telling a stranger your story.

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In my free time, I enjoy watching true crime documentaries, seeing anything live (concerts, musicals, plays), traveling, and spending time outdoors.