What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“If Leyla was not my therapist, she would be someone I would seek out as a friend! It is so comforting to have someone like them in your corner that not only validates you, but challenges you in the right way”
More than 1 year ago
About Leyla El-Baba
Focus areas
Anxiety
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Leyla El-Baba
Hello and welcome! I am happy that you are here and interested in therapy. You deserve to be heard and seen, just as you are. Navigating late-stage capitalism can feel overwhelming, isolating, and painful. If you are ready to receive care and support, I am here for you.
I believe healing occurs within the context of relationship. Through our work together, I serve as a warm witness on your journey back to yourself and the life you want to create. My approach to therapy is transpersonal, humanistic, and deep.
In my own healing journey, I struggled to identify with many mainstream approaches focused on coping skills and “managing” emotions. I wanted to get to the root of the pain to face and transform it. This is the foundation for my work today.
I advocate breaking down the assumption that human suffering is purely genetic, biochemical, or neurophysiological, as this view is extremely restricting. Many larger systems influence us and how we feel. It is critical to acknowledge the impact of systems of oppression on individuals, communities, and society.
I love working with neurodivergent, highly sensitive, LGBTQIA+, trauma survivors, deep thinkers, those living with anxiety, panic, suicidal ideation/behavior, and those experiencing non-suicidal self-injury.
Since 2015, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families in clinical settings. My experience includes a residential treatment center for adolescents, a psychiatric hospital, a wilderness therapy program, and a substance abuse treatment program for pregnant and parenting women. I also spent two years working with indigenous families on the Qualla boundary in Cherokee, North Carolina.
I hold a Master’s in Social Work from Western Carolina University, which has deeply informed my understanding and approach to therapy.
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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.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Western Carolina University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1871118976
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
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Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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What practice does Leyla El-Baba work with?
Leyla El-Baba works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Leyla El-Baba?
Leyla El-Baba frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Leyla El-Baba on their profile.
What languages does Leyla El-Baba speak?
Leyla El-Baba speaks English.
How do patients rate Leyla El-Baba in reviews?
11 patients have reviewed Leyla El-Baba. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.