Dr. Leslie Aria, PhD, CA | Psychologist

About Dr. Leslie Aria

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Leslie Aria

I'm Dr. Les Aria, a pain psychologist with over 23 years of experience helping people understand and recover from chronic pain. I specialize in the neuroscience of pain — how the brain and nervous system learn pain, and more importantly, how they can unlearn it. My work draws from Polyvagal Theory, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mind-body medicine. I offer both individual therapy and group-based pain recovery programs. In our first session together, here's what you can expect Our first session is a conversation, not an intake form. I want to understand your full pain story — not just where it hurts, but how long you've been carrying it, what you've already tried, and what you've been told about your body that may or may not be true. I'll also share a different way of understanding your pain — one grounded in modern neuroscience rather than the old structural model most people have been given. For many clients, this reframe alone begins to shift something. By the end of our first session, you'll have a clearer picture of why your nervous system has been protecting you the way it has, what recovery actually looks like, and whether working together makes sense. There's no pressure and no agenda other than understanding you — and giving you something genuinely useful to walk away with. The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions What sets my work apart is that I don't treat pain as something to manage — I treat it as something the nervous system learned, which means it can be unlearned. After 23 years specializing exclusively in chronic pain, I've developed a framework called Nervous System Recovery (NSR) that integrates the latest pain neuroscience with Polyvagal Theory, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, IFS, and ACT.

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More information on payments and coverage

Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Life Coaching

Mental Health Problem

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Life Coaching

Mental Health Problem

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

California School of Professional Psycholog, PhD in Health Psychology

NPI number

1194879528

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Leslie Aria?

Generally, Dr. Leslie Aria has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Aria's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Leslie Aria accepting new patients?

Dr. Leslie Aria generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Aria's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Dr. Leslie Aria work with?

Dr. Leslie Aria works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Leslie Aria?

Dr. Leslie Aria frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Leslie Aria on their profile.