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Carol Leiva

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in VA Licensed Professional Counselors, LPCs, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

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Hi there, I'm Carol!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Maryland, DC and Virginia with over 10 years of experience working in community mental health. I have a lifelong commitment to learning and have pursued further specialized training in trauma therapy, health coaching, as well as mind-body applications in counseling. I have worked with adult individuals in community mental health to help them overcome depression, anxiety, and trauma.

My approach

My style of therapy includes cognitive-behavioral, strength-based, solution-focused, integrative mental health, and as well as taking an eclectic approach as needed. I am available to help anyone wanting to get more out of life as well as individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, relationship issues, and those wanting to learn more about mind/body connection.

My focus

I am passionate about helping others reach their potential and live their best life. I believe true healing is based on a whole-person approach and will work to empower and meet my clients where they are. My approach to therapy is that it can help us get to know ourselves in a deeper way, confront and resolve difficult things in our past and develop resiliency for the future.

My communication style

My approach in sessions is client driven. I consider it a great responsibility to be invited to walk alongside clients who seek my help and strive to provide compassionate and empathetic care!

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always wanted to help people. Having had therapists and coaches along my life has helped me experience a richer life and I want to do the same for others. My approach to therapy is that it can help us get to know ourselves in a deeper way, confront and resolve difficult things in our past and develop resiliency for the future.

My goals for you

They set the goals and I provide coaching, tools, and guidance as needed.

My first session with you

Formal intake in the form of a conversation.

About Carol

Specialities

Anger Management
Anxiety
Chronic Illness
Coping Skills
Cultural Stress
Depression
Domestic Violence
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Infertility
Infidelity
Job Stress
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Older Adult
Panic Attacks
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Racial Trauma
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Methods

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Behavioral Activation
Client Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Eclectic
Mindfulness-Based
Person-Centered
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Trauma Focused

Practice

License

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselors, LPCs, are mental health professionals trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna, Cigna, and Optum

Languages spoken

English and Spanish

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) - Liberty University (2013) Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Andrews University (2010)

Session Information

Video session
60 minutes

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