Hi, MY NAME IS LEILA.
(all pronouns)
I am a queer immigrant from Central Asia providing psychotherapy services to adults physically residing in in New York State.
I specialize in working with acculturation, racial and cultural trauma, gender identity and sexuality, depression, anxiety, and life transition.
I work with people who feel things deeply, and I honor and welcome you. I believe that you find yourself on this page for a reason, and I look forward to getting to know your story.
Please reach out if you would like to inquire about openings or schedule a free consultation.
My therapy practice has been deeply informed by my identity markers and my lived experience, and therefore I aim to provide services to people who may share those identities, and with whom I may be in community. Those include, but are not limited to:
1st and 2nd gen immigrants
BIPOC and Asian diaspora
LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse people
Therapists, mental health workers, and health care providers
That being said, I work with adults who are seeking support in the challenges they are facing, whether you identify with any of the communities listed above, or whether you are coming from an entirely different walk of life. For any reason you find yourself here, I would be happy to hear from you.
You may be here because you are feeling like you’re “fine” but noticing that you’re moving through life as if you were on autopilot. Maybe you are seeking to break patterns that no longer serve you, and confronting personal, community, or intergenerational trauma. Perhaps you notice you’ve been more anxious lately. Maybe you ruminate on feelings that confuse you. And maybe you simply want to (re)connect to feelings of joy, creativity, and purpose. If you would like to talk further and see if we would be a good fit, please reach out to book an initial consult.
AREAS of SpECIALTY
Gender identity and sexuality
Racial and Ethnic identity
Immigration and Acculturation
Life Transitions
Imposter syndrome and perfectionism
Relationship struggles
Complex Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and stress related disorders
Depression and mood disorders
Compassion fatigue and boundary setting
Personal growth and development
Body image and self-esteem