Leonna Chodos, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Leonna!

I approach therapy with thoughtfulness and practicality. I believe the therapeutic alliance should always be safe, supportive, and collaborative.

My focus

Are you a parent or individual struggling with your relationships? Are you having difficulty communicating your feelings, needs, and wants? Or, when you do, it comes out as frustration, anger, and resentment? I work in-depth with my clients to help bridge the communication gap, increase effective communication skills, and reduce disconnection.

My approach

I practice person-centered, Satir-based therapy. I encourage my clients to express their thoughts, feelings, needs, and wants. I believe healing and growth take place when clients feel comfortable speaking their truth and having the space to decide what they need and want in their lives.

My communication style

I enjoy working with a variety of people from all walks of life. Past clients have appreciated my directness and humor in therapy. I believe that the therapist/client relationship should be open, safe, and supportive.

My journey to mental healthcare

I enjoy working with all people. Before becoming a psychotherapist, I worked in family law, helping adults navigate the divorce process. Working in family law made me more aware of the "gray areas" of life and how they impact people. Now, as a therapist, I have continued the work of helping people navigate the changes in their lives.

My goals for you

Helping clients reach their goals is the primary focus of therapy. In the first few sessions, I help my clients identify the areas they want to see change. Then we create realistic, actionable goals for clients to achieve.

Our first session

In the first session, I go over client rights in therapy. I focus the first session on getting to know the client and listening to the client's experience and what has brought them into therapy at this time in their life.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Humanistic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Gottman Method

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) Clinical Psychology from John F Kennedy University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Leonna Chodos