TRAUMA THERAPIST IN CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Leslie Farias Sanchez, LMFT
I am dedicated to working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and PTSD, with a particular focus on clients who have experienced trauma or adverse events.
My commitment is to provide a safe space for healing and growth, guiding my clients towards reclaiming their lives from the impact of childhood trauma.
Am I the right therapist for you?
WHO IS TRAUMA THERAPY FOR?
You’re looking
for answers.
You're striving to overcome the impacts of your past, but inside, you might feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and as if you're falling short of your own expectations.
WHO CAN TRAUMA THERAPY HELP?
You wonder if
anybody gets
you.
If your relationship with your parents was defined by a really harsh and critical attitude towards you (or their absence)...
If you’ve found yourself grieving the idea of who you wanted your parents to be…
If what that means for you now that you have a hard time opening up with new people, especially in romantic relationships…
If you’ve realized that you have a hard time trusting yourself, especially when new opportunities come along…
If you feel startled easily, burned out, or generally disconnected from your body…
Then trauma therapy might be right for you.
IS TRAUMA THERAPY RIGHT FOR YOU?
You’re ready to
make the needed
change.
Maybe it’s a relationship that’s come to an end, or entering a new parenting stage, but you have some newfound awareness that the difficulties you’re dealing with in your present life are eerily reminiscent of your past.
Let’s turn awareness of the problem into actionable insights.
During your free 15 minute consultation, I’ll get to know you and the challenges bringing you to therapy, and you will get to know more about me and why I’m qualified to help.
My Professional Background
From a young age, I knew that my calling was in the mental health field, inspired by witnessing family members grapple with mental illness without seeking help due to stigma. Determined to reduce shame and normalize the importance of mental and emotional well-being, I pursued a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from California State University, Fullerton.
During my studies, I volunteered at a resource center for individuals struggling with bipolar disorder and at a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Tijuana, Mexico. These experiences deepened my passion for helping others and connecting with diverse populations.
After graduation, I became a behavioral therapist, working with children and their families to manage behavioral concerns and address symptoms related to depression and anxiety. Following my calling, I earned a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University in San Diego, focusing on understanding cultural backgrounds and various stressors impacting mental health.
Throughout my journey, I completed an internship in a public mental health setting, supporting children, youth, teens, and families facing severe mental health symptomology and traumatic experiences. Now, as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Chula Vista, California, I specialize in healing trauma using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), currently pursuing certification and am a Level 1 IFS Therapy provider.
I have additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Together, we'll embark on a journey towards transformation and empowerment.
“We Rise by Lifting Others”