Elisa Leal, Psy.D.

Assistant Director of Training

PSYCHOLOGIST (28330)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Appointment Locations: North Hollywood, CA & Online (for CA residents)

Dr. Leal is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio as well as The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She specializes in helping individuals navigate through periods of high stress in their life. At her core Dr. Leal believes that every single person on Earth is truly capable of change. By using cognitive therapy and mindfulness-based approaches, she strives to help each client discover the power they hold to change their life for the better. Although Dr. Leal works with clients of all genders at Framework, she holds a sub-specialization in working with men around the concepts of masculinity and shame. Outside of her life as a therapist, she enjoys engaging in expressive arts.

Dr. Leal is also Framework’s Assistant Director of Training. As a training psychologist, Dr. Leal uses a developmental approach to help build upon her trainees’ innate strengths. Click here to learn more about clinical training opportunities at Framework.

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