Leonna Chodos, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Leonna Chodos

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Self Esteem Issues

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Panic Attack

Women's Mental Health Issues

Divorce Counseling

Parenting Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Compassion Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Gottman Method

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Leonna Chodos

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

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

John F. Kennedy University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1326468554

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What practice does Leonna Chodos work with?

Leonna Chodos works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Leonna Chodos?

Leonna Chodos frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Leonna Chodos on their profile.