Leila Costa, LMFT
Leila is a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is originally from Brazil from a Portuguese family. She lived in 3 different continents giving her a vast multi-cultural experience. She acquired a diversity of theoretical approaches required for solid counseling skills for couples, families and individual's therapy. She worked with a wide range of clients over the past 20 years, including Cancer patients and their families, grief and worked many years in Eating Disorder and Alcohol and Drugs Treatment Centers.
Besides talking psychotherapy Leila is trained in body/mind based EMDR and BRAINSPOTTING trauma therapy and can support you as you embark on the exciting endeavor to get the most out of your life, make important changes and move toward reaching your potential. This journey can have a profound effect on your relationships, your work and – importantly – your inner self. She can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the right direction. Some of the benefits available from therapy include:
• Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals, values and how to self-regulate your emotions
• Developing skills for improving your relationships
• Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
• Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures
• Improving communications and listening skills
• Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
• Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
Her goal as your therapist is to help you become healthier, productive and to find deeper meaning and happiness in your life.
PRESS / MEDIA
WeSpark Cancer Suport Center article
Leila Costa wrote an article about the importance of Support after Cancer Treatment.
Presentation on Cancer and Emocional Trauma at WeSpark July 2018
Read the presentation
Statements:
"As the Program Director at La Ventana’s Encino Outpatient Center, Leila continues to pursue her passion to work with clients on the underlying issues and past traumas that have resulted in an eating disorder and other co-occurring issues. Leila received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkley. Prior to becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Leila was a licensed therapist in her home country of Brazil. Since her first session with a client at Children’s Hospital in 1999, she knew she had found her calling. Leila has worked with diverse populations, including: children with terminal illness, adolescents with drug addiction, and community-based work with families. Leila brings to La Ventana vast clinical experience, deep knowledge, passion, and an especially keen ability to work with diverse populations." La Ventana Treatment Center
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
License #89111
STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA
“I believe relationships and reparative experiences are key to healing”
