Claire de Leon, MA, LMHC

I believe that our society often makes us believe that symptoms and issues need to be fixed in order for us to be successful and happy. It's tempting to beat ourselves up and carry this heavy load of torment, stagnation, or dread that leads us to suffering. 'Malaya' is a Filipino word that means 'to be free.' I gravitate towards this concept deeply and hope that by the end of our treatment, you gain a sense of content, solace, and freedom from your suffering. My Treatment Approach: I've been working in the mental health field for 20+ years, providing behavioral, mental and emotional support. I'm a Licensed mental health counselor committed to be with you in this journey. It is important to ask your permission as we enter your world, understanding where the struggle, patterns, and symptoms are coming from. I approach therapy where safety, trust, and collaboration are essential principles to our work together. I am certified in Trauma Stress Studies, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Family Based Treatment for Eating Disorder. If you resonate with me so far, lets schedule a quick 15-20 minute consultation and I'd be happy to answer any questions you have, and see if we can move forward in our work together. I have very limited availability at this time and if our schedule does not match, I will let you know when more suitable time opens. It truly saddens me that there is limited support for mental health out there but I will do my best to support you in at least getting connected, or get started together on this journey to your internal freedom.