Silvia Leija (She/Hers/Ella)

PhD, LMFT
Accepting Clients

Hi I am Dr. Silvia. As a producer & consumer of mental health services (yes I go to therapy too) my goal is to have you feeling better ASAP.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Michigan

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family

About My Clients

Overwhelmed, sad, stressed, burned out? You want to feel joy again, to relax without your mind racing through all of those to-dos, and to really feel present--I can help! I work with first-time therapy-goers--including couples & individuals coping with anxiety, depression, burnout, and general everyday life stressors. I look forward to walking alongside you in your journey to self-growth and discovery!

My Background and Approach

I tailor my therapy sessions to fit your individual needs and goals. My goal for you is to have various tools and techniques that you can pull from at all times. This way, no matter where you go, you'll always have access to discreet & easy exercises that can create relief. I know therapy can be scary at first, that's why I am an honest, straightforward and compassionate clinician. I keep it real because these are the qualities that I expect from my own therapist (yes, I go to therapy too!) I am direct and solution focused. We'll work collaboratively to address all your need and reach your goals!

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

It is my personal belief that every one of us has the capacity to heal. My goal is to have you feeling better faster but to not skip out on any of the important parts of existing patterns or potential solutions. This often requires our work to be depth-oriented (no skimming the surface and trying out band-aid solutions) and usually longer-term basis (weekly therapy for 6 months - 2 years+). This isn’t for everyone, but it may be for you if you are wanting The life you want is actually possible, but finding the "right" therapist online can be so hard. I try to make the process a bit easier by offering free, 20 minute phone consultations, so that you can determine if we may be a good fit before we even get started. There's no obligation

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Burnout Depression
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $100 - 200/session

Reach out to Silvia