Vanessa Leon (she/ella)

LICSW, LCSW-C
Accepting Clients

Hi! I'm Vanessa at Dos Olas Therapy PLLC, offering individual therapy and immigration evaluations for adults in DC & Maryland.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in District of Columbia

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Are you feeling overwhelmed with change? Mourning what once was? Or maybe too stuck to even know what you're feeling? I get that. Life transitions, trauma, loss, and responsibilities can all affect how we view and move about our day. Therapy can be a pause amidst the overwhelm and significantly reduce symptoms stress, depression, and anxiety. My gentle and direct approach can help you access the healing that's already within you and gain tools to start feeling like YOU again.

My Background and Approach

With nearly 10 years of experience providing therapy to adults, parents, and trauma survivors, I'm ready to support you in reflecting and moving through life's transitions. I specialize working with individuals experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety due to a major life change (ie. pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, grief/loss, immigration, trauma, relationship ending, etc.). I also conduct psychological evaluations for individuals in DC & MD that are applying for asylum, U visa, T visa, VAWA, extreme hardship and cancellation of removal.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe our emotions can teach us so much and it's by making space for them that helps us gravitate towards what we need and start distancing ourselves from what we don't. This can get lost when juggling the expected and unexpected practical demands of new responsibilities, roles, or realities. As a mom of two, I know what's it's like to feel like life is moving fast and slow at the same time and love helping others attain a more sustainable and present day to day. Reach out if you'd like to learn more about how we can work together.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Person-Centered (Rogerian) Solution Focused Brief Therapy Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Grief or Loss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Pregnancy and Postpartum
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Parenting
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español
  • Rate: $175 - 185/session

Reach out to Vanessa