TAMARA LEITE, LMFT
Psychotherapy in Sunnyvale, CA
WELCOME
My name is Tamara Leite, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Sunnyvale, CA (License #87992).
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I am truly passionate in working with children, adolescents and adults that are seeking balance, growth, and harmony in their lives.
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My clinical work is influenced by current research on Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Positive Parenting. I'm also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Moreover, I integrate Play Therapy strategies and interventions on my work with children.
Areas of expertise:
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*Anxiety and Depression
*ADHD
*Trauma
* Social competencies
* Relationship issues
* Communication problems
* Low self-esteem
* Grief and loss
* Parenting skills and coaching
*Self-regulation, stress management, and anger management.
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Please feel free to contact me for a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation. If we both agree that I’m a good match to provide you support, we can then schedule our first appointment.
“People start to heal the moment they are heard."
-Cheryl Richardson-
TAMARA LEITE
I was born and raised in Brazil, where I graduated as a Clinical Psychologist almost 20 years ago. Since then, I have been working as a mental health provider in both clinical and educational settings. In 2004 I moved to the United States and later started my own family. I am a mom of two beautiful and energetic boys and our family loves traveling and being outdoors. In 2010 I earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Notre Dame de Namur University, and in 2015 I became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
My professional journey has allowed me to work in different settings (Clinical, School-Based, Community-Based and Psychiatric) with families and individuals of different ages and backgrounds.
I am very passionate about the work I do and I have a genuine desire to guide individuals and families to be their better selves and to thrive. I am here to help you find the support you deserve!
INDIVIDUAL
THERAPY
I provide services for children, adolescents and adults. I believe that the best results come from a collaboration between the therapist and the client. Individual therapy focuses on helping the individual to become more self-aware, to improve self-esteem, to improve the capacity of self-regulation, and provides the opportunity to learn new skills, such as positive communication, conflict resolution, and problem solving.
PARENTING
SUPPORT
Raising children in a modern world can be very challenging. I have many years of experience in providing parenting support through positive parenting training and behavioral coaching to support parents with their children. I am also an independent facilitator of the "Parenting the Love and Logic Way" curriculum.
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Articles about Psychology
MINDFULNESS
How do I bring more mindfulness into my life?
by Jeffrey Brantley
PARENTING
Helping kids learn from mistakes.
by Jedd Hafer
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FAMILY
Understanding Attachment: How Our ‘Old Stuff’ Defines Us
by Jeremy McAllister
SENSE OF SELF
‘I Don’t Know Who I Am’: Establishing Your Sense of Self
by Denise Olesky