Leonora Gorelik, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Leonora!

I like to focus on the strengths & skills you already have to help you overcome life challenges on your journey towards healing, growth & self-empowerment. I believe everyone is capable of gaining insight & introspection to live a happier life.

My focus

I love working with a variety of individuals who are looking to improve their coping skills, are open to being introspective & honest with themselves & take responsibility for their lives.

My approach

I prefer a person-centered, supportive environment. I'm here to assist you on your journey towards understanding your emotions, restructuring thoughts, and self-compassion. I want to help you heal challenging past experiences while creating room for growth and change in your life.

My communication style

I'm here to listen, to be your sounding board & to help guide you towards increasing self-awareness & discovering better ways & more effective methods of dealing with the ups & downs of life.

My journey to mental healthcare

As a child immigrant, I encountered social workers who welcomed me & my family to a new country, a new culture & new life. I was in awe of these people whose job was to ensure we felt welcome & taken care of in our new home. I was immediately attracted to a profession whose focus was to make the world a better place.

My goals for you

Goal setting is a team effort. You have to commit to trying something new. For you to succeed, you have to believe in the possibility of improvement. My role is to be your cheerleader, your coach & your support.

Our first session

The first session is like any first experience. We get to know each other & it is an opportunity for you to set goals & decide on the direction our work will take us.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Reality Therapy

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Focus populations

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Single Mother

Body Positivity

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Russian

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Wurzweiler School of Social Work | Yeshiva University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Leonora Gorelik