Leah specializes in the treatment of adolescents and young adults using DBT. Her clinical focus includes supporting clients in emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and the development of healthy coping behaviors.
Leah has worked as an associate clinician in the Aspire Program at El Camino Hospital and with Momentum for Mental Health, assisting individuals in building lives that feel meaningful and sustainable.
She earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University and completed post-graduate training at the University of Amsterdam’s Summer Institute on Sexuality, Culture, and Society. Leah has also completed Behavioral Tech’s Foundational DBT Training.
Outside of clinical practice, Leah is an accomplished pianist and former instructor at the San Jose Academy of Music.
Hi, I’m Leah Nascimento (she/her)
“There is room for both where you've been and where you're going.”
fun facts
I love gardening, experimenting with growing new hybrid hot peppers and cooking traditional Portuguese dishes with my grandmother.
favorite local spot
Watercourse way is a favorite for cold plunge dips as part of my self-care routine.
License
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 124018
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