Meet Leyshla Santana Olivo, Therapist

Leyshla Santana Olivo began her healthcare career by earning a bachelor's degree in nursing and spending over seven years providing critical care to patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). During her time in these high-acuity settings, she witnessed firsthand how medical crises affected not only patients but also their families' emotional and psychological well-being. These experiences inspired her to pursue a master's degree in counseling with a specialization in Mental Health, allowing her to support individuals and families beyond their physical health needs. 
 
Today, Leyshla is a dedicated bilingual mental health therapist who provides services in both English and Spanish, allowing her to connect with clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds. Leyshla has helped clients navigate challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral concerns, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, life transitions, stress management, addiction, and emotional regulation. She believes that every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and resilience. Her therapeutic approach is individualized and collaborative, tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. Leyshla utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Humanistic Therapy, Play Therapy, and strengths-based approaches to help clients build practical coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and develop healthier patterns of thinking and behavior. Leyshla also embraces a holistic perspective on mental wellness. She is a certified Yoga Teacher and incorporates mindfulness practices, breathwork, relaxation techniques, and mind-body interventions when appropriate to promote emotional balance, stress reduction, and overall wellness. 
 
Her mission is to empower clients with the tools, confidence, and support their need to overcome life's challenges, foster resilience, and achieve personal growth while living healthier, more fulfilling lives.