TAMARA LEITE, LMFT
Psychotherapy in Sunnyvale, CA
WELCOME
My name is Tamara Leite, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Sunnyvale, CA (License #87992).
I am truly passionate in working with children, adolescents and adults that are seeking balance, growth, and harmony in their lives.
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:
*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.
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.
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
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